I do not support this bill,…

I do not support this bill, and I oppose the plan to remove bike lanes from main streets in the City of Toronto. I believe these bike lanes are important and essential to protect cyclists. I do not believe that bike lanes cause gridlock. I am a cyclist and I cycle all year round. I live in downtown Toronto and I frequently use the bike lane network, including the bike lanes on main streets. I feel safer when using them. From what I have observed, the impact of bike lanes on traffic is negligible. Traffic is mostly caused by car lanes blocked by construction, parked or stopped cars. Are we going to remove all on-street parking at all times because it impedes the flow of traffic? Probably not. Finally, I believe this bill is an egregious example of provincial overreach in an area of municipal jurisdiction. The City of Toronto is best positioned to approve and manage bike lanes and road infrastructure within the city limits, especially in the downtown core. The bike lane network has already been studied and approved by City staff and by City Council. Please leave Toronto's bike lane network alone.