Keep the bike lanes and…

Keep the bike lanes and expand cycling infrastructure across the entire city. It is safer to have bike lanes and it will reduce emergency room visits and strain on the health care system. Not only that, but it is healthy for people to cycle and get exercise! It builds friendships and social support during a time of mental health crises and loneliness. It supports alternative business models and will improve the economy. It allows people to frequent more businesses and attractions in a more efficient way because you have dedicated laneways to get places expediently without interrupting traffic and causing accidents. You don't have to worry about parking lots either! Cycling is an important part of world-class city life. Every major world class city in Europe has robust cycling infrastructure because it benefits the people who live there. It is good for tourism, cuts down on people operating motor vehicles under the influence, and helps people appreciate the natural world and fun that living in a multicultural vibrant city has to offer. People from all over the city should be able to access bike lanes from their front doors all the way down to the heart of downtown Toronto. Cyclists should be able to safely ride from Rexdale to Blood street and the Danforth if they want. We must adapt with the times and make the important choices that will make this city more liveable for its taxpayers. We have been getting caught in endless cycles of stagnant wages and unaffordability, at least let us get exercise without being hit by cars!