I live and work in Hamilton…

I live and work in Hamilton Ontario, I choose to bike to work. I work on site (McMaster University) three times a week and by biking, I remove a vehicle from the road and leave a parking space for someone who needs it more. The limited amount of parking and accessible parking is a constant issue on campus, as well as the city as a whole. I am also conscious of our deteriorating environment and the rapid need for society to be less reliant on fossil fuels. Removing bike lanes is a hazard to cyclists, it is environmentally irresponsible and it will cause more people to drive, creating more grid lock. I do not want to risk my life, in order to live a healthy, sustainable lifestyle in this province. The City of Hamilton Annual Collision Report - 2022 Statistics and Trends states that between 2018 and 2022 one collision occurs every 65 minutes and one collision involves a cyclist every three days. Please don’t make a decision that could have me included in those statistics. Make the right choice.