Bicycles may not be "motor"…

Bicycles may not be "motor" vehicles, but they are still vehicles, which entitles them to space on a road - just like cars. This bill is concerning because it distracts from and disrespects all other modes of transportation that are not cars - cycling, walking, and public transit. These are all transit methods used predominantly in Toronto since half the population of Toronto does not own or use a car. Cycling is healthy, does not emit fuels, and can be a more efficient way to get around - especially with the right infrastructure. I don't understand why drivers, and the government that represents them, sees cyclists as the enemy. Not only will removing bike lanes NOT eliminate traffic, it will only make it worse due to more cars on the road (an increase in gridlock) and partial road closures to remove said bikes lanes (further increasing gridlock). Additionally, the bikes are not going to just go away with this decision, it will only make these roads less safe for everyone using them.

I worry about the ramifications of this bill, including an increase in aggression from drivers who feel like they are entitled to a faster commute but cyclists are not. I worry about why Toronto specifically is being targeted for the removal of bike lanes when other cities like Ottawa, Kingston, or Windsor are not. This legislation will cost money for everyone in this province, but it will only truly affect those in Toronto. It is a waste of money, time, and resources. These bike lines were fought for by those who need them (seniors, students, and non-drivers) and only recently completed. I do not understand the effort put into this bill when we should be spending more time, money, and resources on improving public transit - something that will reduce gridlock if better and more reliable transit options are available. We should be creating more bike lanes so there are less cars on the road, and encourage more enjoyable and sustainable modes of transit in this province (not just in Toronto).