Please, do not remove…

Please, do not remove existing bike lanes.

I commute on my bike daily and use the Bloor bike lane every time. The lanes on Bloor, Yonge and University are some of the only places for cycling commuters to feel safe and secure while cycling. The removal of these would mean increased danger for cyclists and drivers alike.

I believe it would be a step backward from where we need to be moving as a city and province. Though I acknowledge that many people travel in cars, and that will not change, I don’t believe increasing the number of cars in these areas is a long term, viable solution. We need to decrease our reliance on individual motor vehicle transportation and improve our public transportation and cycling infrastructure.

I also personally know someone who lost their life while cycling in Toronto. The removal of cycling infrastructure would be a complete disregard for her life, and the life of the many others who have been killed.

At this point I feel like I’m begging. Please don’t remove these bike lanes. Increasing the number of cars on the road at a given time and removing these safeguards for cyclists will make the roads less safe for everyone who uses them, regardless of the mode of transportation.

Thank you for your consideration.