This motion would be a huge…

This motion would be a huge mistake. As a driver, cyclist, and father of four active children, who we have taught to cycle safely in the city, putting additional regulatory hurdles in place in order to create bike lanes in our city will put my children and me at additional risk. We need to make it easier for municipalities to create bike lanes, not harder.

The evidence clearly shows bike lanes keep commuters safer and encourage more people to ride bikes. All while adding seconds to drivers’ commutes. Yes, Toronto’s gridlock situation is dire. But this is not the solution.

This seems like a petty and cynical attempt to win votes by Premier Ford. Please do not move forward with this antisocial and nonsensical motion.