I'm grateful that the…

I'm grateful that the Premier has created a Bill which will re-open the issue of bike lanes in Toronto.

I've owned a home in the High Park area for 40 years and hope to retire here soon. I'm a senior with limited mobility and rely on my car to travel in the neighbourhood. This has become more dangerous and unmanageable since the installation of bike lanes on Bloor St West.

The lane restrictions have made the traffic move very slowly and the parking situation intolerable. Even with the bike lanes cyclists don't follow the rules of the road which makes things unpredictable and dangerous.

I have been unable to enjoy High Park since the park has been closed to cars on the weekends in 2023 as I work during the week. If I have some time off work during the week with the removal of 320 parking spots to accommodate bike lanes I've been unable to use the park. High Park has been a source of enjoyment and a way to balance my mental health over the years and I visited the park at least 2 times a week. It has been a hardship and a disappointment to have my access restricted.

I would like to see a more equitable solution in place to make the city and the parks more accessible to all residents with our diverse needs.