Removing the bike lanes…

Removing the bike lanes along Bloor St is a dangerous and costly move! I live in the area just off of Bloor W and I see how useful the bike lanes are, and have used them myself. Bloor is a busy street, and having a designated space for bikers keeps them safe from cars. It also encourages more people to bike, which is safer for the environment. I would be less likely to use a bike without knowing I could do so safely in a bike lane.

Removing the bike lanes will also be costly, especially considering the number of city bike postings that are connected to these bike lanes. Realistically I don’t believe removing them will create enough space to reduce traffic congestion along Bloor. There is a better use of city funds. To truly help Torontonians with their morning commutes put more money toward the TTC! Every morning there is a delay or someone is injuring themselves or others. I am always late to work, as are my coworkers. We need to run more trains and we need mental health support for those who seek refuge in the subways because there is nowhere else for them to go.

Please don’t waste tax payer money removing bike lanes, which are a necessary safety precaution!