Hello I strongly object to…

Hello
I strongly object to Bill 212 - Framework for Bike Lanes as an approach to reduce traffic congestion and grid-lock and in particular the provision for the removal of bike lanes on Bloor Street, University Avenue and Yonge Street in Toronto. The separation of bikes from vehicular traffic lanes actually facilitates to the efficient and orderly movement of cars, trucks and bikes. If only vehicle lanes are available, bikes will use the vehicle lanes will slow down and impede cars and trucks. The provision of bike lanes also encourages more people to bike safely as an alternative to driving. This is clear when observing the large numbers of bikes in the existing lanes on these streets. Imagine all those bikes mixed in with the cars and trucks. To be clear I do not ride my bike in the city but I certainly support the provision of bike lanes for the benefit of all road users.

I also do not support the Province reviewing and approving bike lanes. This is clearly a municipal responsibility. Duplication of government responsibilities is not an effective approach to address traffic congestion.