I am a retired Torontonian…

I am a retired Torontonian who cycles for errands, such as shopping on Bloor and giving blood at Yonge and Bloor. I also cycle to save money/ gas, for exercise and to reduce pollution. I also drive but have reduced my car use in favour of walking, cycling and TTC when possible. I avoid cycling only very few days of the year, such as during snow storms. I also cycle for fun and in those cases often use the bike lanes to get to other bike infrastructure. Protected bike lanes on major arterial roads are essential to me for safe and efficient movement around the city. I live near Dupont where there are many large condo towers going up, all with little parking, so bike lanes will need to be expanded not reduced to accommodate this increased housing. I would be upset to have my tax dollars spent on removing well designed and integrated and essential bike lanes.