As a single parent by choice…

As a single parent by choice who does not drive or own a car, my bike and that of my kid’s are our main mode of transportation for the majority of the year.
Having many safe, separate from traffic, connected bike lanes throughout the city in Toronto and other areas we go to is essential for my livelihood and our lives. Biking is how I get to work and get around the city to do anything I need to do.
Prioritizing safety for cyclists separately from cars and motor or electric vehicles keeps me and my kid safe and alive. I have been hit by a car in the past when I was in a non separated bike lane and had to go to hospital and had a concussion.
I am a very careful cyclist and despite this I routinely have cars not respect me when I am using the shared car and bike lane as most cars don’t realize that cyclists are legally allowed to be there.
My life and that of the many and growing number of cyclists in Ontario are worth saving.
There should be no need to more red tape and permission to be given by the province to cities to have safe bike lanes.
SAVE CYCLIST and other lives and livelihoods by not requiring this bill.
As a taxpayer and voter and homeowner I do not support this Bill.