Don’t Remove Bike Lanes…

Don’t Remove Bike Lanes—Expand Them Instead

To Whom It May Concern,

As someone who bikes every day in Toronto, I can’t stress enough how important bike lanes are. Taking them away is a terrible idea. In fact, we need more bike lanes, not fewer. Without them, cycling in the city becomes unsafe, stressful, and downright unpleasant.

Bike lanes give cyclists like me a safe space to ride. When they’re not there, we’re forced to share the road with cars, trucks, and buses, which can be terrifying. The risk of accidents skyrockets, and honestly, it makes biking feel like more of a hazard than a solution.

I use my bike every day to get to work because it’s affordable, efficient, and good for the planet. But the truth is, I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t feel safe—and bike lanes are what make that possible. They also make exploring the city fun. Whether I’m biking through neighborhoods or along the waterfront, knowing I have a dedicated space to ride makes all the difference.

Removing bike lanes doesn’t just make things worse for cyclists—it’s bad for the whole city. It discourages people from biking, which means more traffic, more pollution, and fewer people choosing a healthy, green way to get around. Expanding the bike lane network would do the opposite: it would encourage more people to get out of their cars and onto bikes, making Toronto a better place to live for everyone.

Bike lanes aren’t just a nice-to-have—they’re a must-have. Let’s focus on building more of them, not tearing them down.