In Toronto, bike lanes offer…

In Toronto, bike lanes offer many benefits to residents. They create a designated space for bike riders on the road. Bike lanes keep cyclists safer. When bikers fear for their safety, they bike on sidewalks which makes it difficult and unsafe for pedestrians. Traffic flow is better when everyone has a place. Biking reduces pollution. Using a bike, instead of a car for short trips, reduces travel emissions by 75%. Biking also offers all the benefits of exercise. Also, biking in the city is it is the only way you absolutely know how long your commute is going to take. It is more reliable than driving or public transit in that regard. The province should be encouraging cyclists not ripping out bike lanes at ENORMOUS taxpayer expense.