Dear MTO, I live in Toronto…

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Dear MTO,

I live in Toronto and I am deeply concerned with this proposed legislation.

Bike lanes have been proven to benefit the society in multiple ways:
1. Increased road safety for ALL road users.
2. Increased public health.
3. Reduced emissions.
4. Increased sales locally.
5. Increased land value.
6. Reduced inequality as bike ownership is much more accessible than car ownership.

What toronto needs is more bike lanes that are built at a better standard (protected bike lanes), not another restriction.

If the government wants to reduce gridlock, building more highways and adding lanes will not solve the problem long term. The only solution is providing viable alternatives to driving. This means expanding and improving public transportation, adding efficient and rapid railway connections that would allow people to get to their destinations without using a car.