I am a commuter here in…

I am a commuter here in Toronto who commutes via bicycle from the downtown area to the West End. Living near Hyde Park and having an accessible and safe bike lane has reduce my stress and anxiety of my safety on the road. Because before the bike lanes, it was not always a safe commute despite being an experienced cyclist and knowing the rules of the road, I cannot say the same for fellow drivers on the road. There were a number of times that I was an unsafe situation due to lack of bike lanes. I understand that congestion in the city is on the rise with all due respect taking out the bike lanes is not the solve all of the situation, it is a Band-Aid situation and reactionary. It hurts me to think that our premier thinks more about cars than the safety of everyone on the road.