As a University of Toronto…

As a University of Toronto student that utilizes the University ave. and Bloor st. bike lanes as a means to and from school, I am against this bill and the removal of bike lanes. I do not have the capacity to afford a vehicle of my own, and cycling provides me with joy and exercise when I do not have much time to get some otherwise. These lanes save my life when sharing the street with vehicles. Public transit is incredibly busy and less cost effective than cycling. Please reconsider passing this bill! Many people’s lives depend on it. This will not stop people from biking and instead will encourage unsafe sidewalk usage.