This proposal is absurd and…

This proposal is absurd and will further endanger the lives of cyclists not to mention the future of our planet. Anyone who has been on a bike lane in Toronto knows how busy and well-used they are. Removing bike lanes will only add to congestion as cyclists uncomfortable with riding without them will be pushed into vehicles, and cyclists pushed onto the road with cars will cause problems for drivers. As someone who moved to Toronto from Vancouver, I was shocked by how dangerous cycling already is in this city. We rely on separated lanes such as the Bloor bike lane precisely because there are no side road alternatives. Separated lanes are better for both cyclists and drivers as they keep us both safe. Bike lanes are better for businesses too, as they’ve been shown to increase sales and foot traffic. The vast majority of people who live in Toronto don’t want to live in a city designed for cars - we could go to Calgary for that. The province needs to stop meddling in municipal issues. “Saving you time act”? Saving WHO time? This bill will only make my commute more challenging, stressful, dangerous, and time consuming.