As a pedestrian and a…

As a pedestrian and a cyclist living in downtown Toronto, I am very familiar with the reality of traffic and how difficult it may be. However, I make use of bike lanes almost every single day and they make commutes faster and easier. Without them I am actively a part of traffic and often have to be on high alert to ensure drivers are paying attention to the shared lanes. Without them commutes would be longer, commutes would be more dangerous and inconvenient. Drivers will not be looking to share the lane and will prioritize their own travel.