Cycling has been my main…

Cycling has been my main mode of transportation in Toronto for 13 years. I love biking; it's cost effective, good exercise, environmentally friendly, time saving, and fun. I commute to work everyday using the Bloor Street bike lane. Cyclists are road users and deserve direct, efficient and safe routes. The safety provided by bike lanes is especially critical because I am 6 months pregnant. In countries with a respectful attitude toward cycling, people bike for their whole pregnancy. Sadly, I will not be able to do this because of the risks of being hit by a car, etc. The Ford government's scapegoating of cyclists for congestion has only served to further polarize people and increase animosity toward cyclists. Lack of infrastructure and animosity toward cyclists is a deadly combination.