I am devastated that our…

I am devastated that our politicians don't care about cyclist safety, as someone who has been seriously injured by a careless driver. I always wear my helmet, use several lights at nighttime, ride at a reasonable pace, always sober and aware, obey the rules of the road, never ride on the side walk, and I stick to bike lanes or quiet streets. I do my part to keep myself and those around me safe, yet Ford is manufacturing a culture war at my expense. I was harassed several weeks ago at night by a group of men, simply for riding my bike home, minding my own business. I can't afford a cab, do not feel safe waking alone at night as a woman, and unfortunately the city's public transit isn't a safe alternative anymore. What are my options? I pay taxes, I follow the laws and rules of the road. Why doesn't the province care about my ability to safety move around my own city? I can barely afford rent and groceries in this economy, how am I going to afford a car? I feel hopeless. It's unbelievable that you want to waste tax dollars ripping infrastructure out when our healthcare system is crumbling. There is no evidence supporting this approach. Please invest in our safety and wellbeing. I beg you.