This bill will put the lives…

This bill will put the lives of Ontarians in danger. As a nurse who bikes to work daily, and who sees the results of horrific vehicle accidents often, I implore you to keep cyclists safe by encouraging bike lane construction. Removing bike lanes and making their construction more difficult will not decrease the number of cyclists on the road, instead cyclists will be forced to use traffic lanes and sidewalks. Cyclists decrease traffic congestion by removing vehicles off the road. Our commute is beneficial for the province by decreasing emissions. Biking regularly also improves ones health thus reducing the likelihood of cardiovascular disease and other chronic illnesses, lessening the burden on the healthcare system.