I do not think the…

I do not think the provincial government should be involved with the removal of bike lanes in Toronto. I am an avid cyclist and I feel much safer travelling on a bike lane, especially a lane in which there is a barrier between the car lane and bike lane. As our city population continues to grow, it is imperative that the city promote other modes of transportation. Promoting car use will not help with congestion, air pollution or climate change. People are afraid to ride their bikes if they need to be mixed in with traffic. This fear is warranted because the number of cyclist who die in traffic accidents continues to rise every year. Bike lanes encourage people to leave their cars at home. Bike lanes promote a healthier life style, build a sense of community and reduces our carbon footprint. I have been pleased with the city's focus on building a network of bike lanes. Removing bike lanes will move our city in the wrong direction.