I recommend this government…

I recommend this government read literally any reports on bike lanes before repeating their blatantly false statements as if they're fact.

Here is a link to a good report that could bring some light to the matter: https://tcat.ca/resources/bloor-street-economic-impact-studies/

To summarize, the research found that after Bloor's pilot bike lane was installed:

More businesses reported having >100 customers per day (46% pre vs. 62% post)

There was growth in visitors who spent $100 or more per month (44% pre vs. 53% post)

77% of cyclists perceived biking on Bloor as safe, compared to just 9% previously

If this were a "common sense approach" then it would consider:

the 6 deaths that have occurred in the City of Toronto this year, not to mention the severe and life altering injuries

the cost to remove bike lanes that were just installed and finished the last few years

the fact that making room for more cars means there are more cars to create gridlock

Finally, if this were a plan to make "our roads accessible for everyone" then why is the plan just for cars?

If this government could address any of the above that would be greatly appreciated because so far all I've heard is political talking points with zero evidence and zero reasoning.