Having strong biking…

Having strong biking infrastructure means less traffic and less pollution. I would bike everywhere if I wasn’t afraid of being hit by a car, because only some roads have proper bike lanes. Cars are already constantly parking in bike lanes, or they’re blocked with construction, making it unsafe. Spending our tax dollars to remove existing bike lanes is a waste and a huge step backwards. Other countries like the Netherlands have incredible biking infrastructure, it’s so easy to get around, roads feel much safer for both bikers and pedestrians, and it’s so much better for the environment. Why is Ontario so behind and outdated? Here, the city is clearly built to prioritize drivers even over pedestrians, I’m constantly afraid of getting hit crossing intersections because cars don’t want to wait even though pedestrians have the right of way. The city should prioritize those of us who live here and need to get around within the city. The province clearly just wants control so they can continue to prioritize those who drive through the city from other parts of the province. The province is prioritizing their convenience over the safety of Torontonians, and over the sustainability of our infrastructure. This bill will only increase traffic (less people biking means more people driving, and the de-construction will take forever) and it will move this city backwards. Invest in bike lanes, invest in public transit, invest in the environment, not in oil companies. Thank you!