The bike lanes in Toronto…

The bike lanes in Toronto are a critical infrastructure, ensuring a safe and accessible means of transportation for the city’s numerous cyclists. By providing a buffer from vehicular traffic, these lanes significantly reduce the risks associated with cycling on streets without dedicated lanes. Proposals to remove bike lanes on major thoroughfares are not only shortsighted but also pose serious safety concerns for residents. Eliminating these lanes will not deter cyclists; instead, it will force them onto more hazardous streets, inevitably increasing the likelihood of accidents. Furthermore, such a decision would exacerbate traffic congestion, as cyclists—unable to rely on safe infrastructure—compete for space with vehicles. This proposal reflects a disregard for both public safety and the broader implications for urban mobility.