There are a lot of things to…

There are a lot of things to consider with this bill. Firstly, let's consider economic implications. Enhancing Toronto's cycling infrastructure is sound investment into our community's future. In cities globally, we've seen that comprehensive and user-friendly bike networks can influence commercial activity positively by increasing accessibility and decreasing congestion. This considered shift towards a more sustainable mode of transport not only benefits local businesses but also contributes to reducing residents' transportation costs. Cycling is also a much more accessible mode of transportation for people in Toronto than owning a car is.

Secondly, safety remains an imperative concern coupled with this policy change. By investing in secure bike lanes, we create safer streets for all users — not only cyclists but pedestrians and motorists too. Secure cycling paths decrease the risk of collisions and contribute to overall traffic calming. For all the complaints people have about the separated bike lanes - do you think that they're going to be happy when all the cyclists have no choice but to be in the main traffic lanes? Regardless of your take on cyclist actions - you cannot deny that they are much more vulnerable than someone inside a car.

While it may seem as though adding an extra lane for vehicular traffic might alleviate congestion issues or improve flow during peak times; studies indicate otherwise - It can lead to 'induced demand,' where any reduction in traffic is temporary as new drivers swiftly consume extra capacity. We've seen this with every highway lane addition.

These are not small considerations that need to be addressed before implementing this policy modification considering long term vision about what kind environment we want foster in Toronto.