I have cycled between…

I have cycled between Windermere Ave (south of bloor) and UofT for over 34 years and the bike lanes have been a game changer. They are the most efficient and safe way for me to travel between home and work. I used to ride along Bloor for many years in the 90's but then had to stop because it felt too dangerous. Instead I had to add 15 mins to my commute and either go along the Martin Goodman Trail or up to Annette and Hallem and Lapin (both routes still had scary sections). Since the Bloor bike lane has come in my commute has felt so much safer and is much quicker and so I am encouraged to ride even more frequently. Rather than make cycling harder we need to reward and encourage cycling in every way possible. Its the least we can do for our health and the health of our planet.