With regards to the proposed…

With regards to the proposed elimination of more bike lanes in Toronto. I live in the centre of the city and ride my bike everywhere. I'm a senior - 68 years old and female. I am in good shape - mostly because of my cycling - it keeps me fit and it's free ... just part of the reason I can stay in my home as I age.

I am very much in favour of more bike lanes - it makes for a much more workable city and alleviates congestion. If I were to drive to all the locations I visit on a weekly basis I would be contributing to congestion, air pollution and also spending way more money than I can afford to.

Please continue to build a safe biking infrastructure. Eliminating bike lanes is backward thinking and will make Toronto a less desirable city to live in.

Studies show that bike lanes do NOT, in fact, lead to longer commute times. They offer a safe and environmentally friendly manner of travel and increase public health and safety.

Please keep the bike lanes we already have - I use them daily - even in winter - and continue to build more of them.

Thank you