I am in agreement that the…

I am in agreement that the Province take a closer look at the bike lane situation. I support including bike lanes in our city, however not at the cost of safety for the cyclist, the pedestrian AND the driver. The congestion that has been created with removing one lane of traffic has doubled the drive time, idling time, and therefore emissions.
The bike lanes installed from Runnymede Ave to Islington Avenue were not researched for usage and were poorly installed. They have created a hazard for drivers, and pedestrians. For the cyclists, the curved lanes are dangerous and the ramps are slippery when wet.
Moreover, it is unsafe to park on Bloor Street. Trying to navigate getting out of the vehicle into incoming traffic is very unsafe.

As a regular pedestrian and driver on Bloor St. West, I have witnessed the congestion on the roads, increased idling vehicles and very limited bike lane use.
Additionally, the Kingsway area has a boulevard, and since the bike lane installation, there is no route for emergency vehicles. This is very poor planning considering the demographic of this neighbourhood.

I support removing the bike lanes from Runnymede Ave to Islington Ave. There must be a better option.