Ford, I am speaking to you,…

Ford, I am speaking to you, and all those who support your proposed plans, directly. I am demanding your most undivided attention because it appears you are not listening to your constituents as a whole.

In the last few months we have seen a horrific rise in cyclist deaths on the streets of Toronto. The streets you propose to slash bike lanes from, Bloor St., Yonge St., and University Ave., are major paths north, east, south and west, making your plan that much more devastating. Devastating to those who rely on biking as a means to get to work, to school, to see friends and family, and to above all remain mobile in the city at a cost effective rate. You claim these proposed plans is to reduce congestion on the roads, but where is the consideration for cyclists alongside motorists? It is because there has been none, you fail to see how this puts cyclists in harms way. Since cycling regularly in the city for the past three years, I have had numerous brushes with motorists, fortunately none have resulted in serious injury or death but nonetheless the genuine threat to cyclist safety is ever present. This is because motorists already fail to pay attention to cyclists coming and going, the removal of bike lanes will only further put cyclists at greater risk of injury and death. Say, these proposals are passed, a true oversight and failure of your government, where and how do you propose cyclists travel? Do you propose we share the lanes with motorists? This would only add to congestion, no?

I implore you to think rationally and with consideration to all who live in the city, your proposal has displayed a blatant disregard for everyone on the road and it is important you begin to see why that is wrong.