Good morning, I am strongly…

Good morning,

I am strongly opposed to a reduction in proposed or existing bike lanes.

I have been a bike commuter in
Toronto since the early 80s. During that time I have seen a big increase in the number of cyclists travelling on main roads during both rush hour periods. Also a big increase in cars and car traffic. I am now retired but use my bike for errands, shopping and visiting friends. I also use TTC and would much rather see money spent on transit than taking out bike lanes.

Poor land use planning and induced demand have resulted in more traffic in the city. With many thousands of new people moving in and around Toronto traffic will only get worse if we do not improve our regional and local transit systems.

Bike lanes make more people feel comfortable about cycling in the same way I do. I feel much safer on a bike lane when I go about my business but it does have to take me where I need to go. No sensible person is going to go miles out of their way to use secondary road for cycling if there are no lanes on main road. That puts cyclists at risk.

Finally, I pay taxes the same an everyone else and deserve to have a safe way to get around.

Thanks for accepting my comments.