Bike lanes are an essential…

Bike lanes are an essential part of this city. I drive, cycle, and take transit and when I cycle, my commute to downtown is the fastest. I know that when I bicycle I am helping decrease congestion and pollution. Bike lanes create a safe and quick mode of commuting.

I think that bike lanes should be on less travelled or one way streets. I think that bike traffic lights are so helpful, and I think that posting laws about right of way would also be helpful. I do believe that having a bike lane on University was a mistake. Large commuter routes should be reserved for cars.

Bike lanes have to work in conjunction with other traffic systems, too. The bike lane and traffic light on Duoro at Staughan st for example is not set up for success. Cars turning right onto Straughan are constantly being held up waiting for bikes. The lights should allow a period of time for cars to turn, after the bikes are stopped.