As a driver I implore you to…

As a driver I implore you to NOT remove bike lanes! Although I do not get an opportunity to directly take part in biking I see the multiple benefits of bike lanes including but not limited to reducing conflicts with vehicles, forcing drivers to be safer, and improving the public realm for pedestrians. I would love to see MORE bike lanes even in my area at Yonge and Steeles. To remove existing bike lanes now is a big WASTE of money and a move towards archaic thinking that bikers be relegated to begging for space with cars or side streets. In this time of global warming we need to do all we can to encourage alternative travel options such as biking. Moreover, bike lanes will overall improve traffic and reduce vehicular congestion as people will have the option to use options other than private vehicle. PLEASE KEEP AND EXPAND BIKE LANES!