I am a mom of a six year old…

I am a mom of a six year old boy. We live car-free by choice in suburban London, Ontario as a commitment to reduce our impact on the environment. London has made some progress recently with creating infrastructure for me, my husband, and my son to get around the city on our bikes, safely. I can't imagine how we would get around the city without them. London's main roads are built for speed, and people constantly exceed the speed limit. It would be reckless and dangerous for us to be on the roads outside of our neighbourhood with our son. What would we do without bike lanes? Riding on the sidewalk is illegal. What options would exist for a family like mine? Would we have to get a car to add to the congestion and pollution of our city?