I grew up riding a bicycle…

I grew up riding a bicycle to school and work. When I moved to Toronto over twenty years ago, I was stunned by how few people rode their bikes to work; downtown Toronto is made for a fast commute on a bicycle. When I asked people why they were not riding their bikes, a frequent answer was safety. I was thrilled when more and more bike lanes were installed, and I saw more and more people riding bicycles. Removing bike lanes is a step backward from a more environmental way of commuting and endangers the lives of many. It will not solve the gridlock problem caused by too many cars driving into Toronto (see downtown exists from the Gardiner into streets without bike lanes). I find it irresponsible to play with the lives of cyclists by having drivers of cars arrive 2 minutes earlier at work. Increase the frequency of GoTrains and GoBusses during the day and at night so people don't have to drive downtown. Keep the bike lanes to keep people alive!