If the government truly…

If the government truly wants to "solve" gridlock, multiple forms of transportation should be prioritized and not penalized:

- In reviewing BIA data, neighbourhoods and communities that have bike lanes have improved economic activity vs. those without. Removing the lanes will not only cost taxpayer money, but will remove economic impact by ensuring people to simply pass through neighbourhoods rather than explore.
- Bike lanes encourage citizens to be active year-round. Whether via e-bike or pedal-powered, encouraging daily cardio activity and removing polluting cars from the road encourages a healthier population vs. sedentary.
- Bike lanes reduce traffic and keep everyone, including motorists, safer. Separating out cyclists—who will still exist, even if lanes are removed—encourages safer trips for all.

Traffic is absolutely a problem in Toronto. But these lanes are recent and need time for people to adapt and see them as viable options. By removing them, you're forcing more people back into vehicles which will increase congestion and road construction when usage increases, which results in more traffic.

We have the potential to have a great city, but short-sighted decisions like these which offer no long-term benefits are designed to make the city fail. Please reconsider.

Signed, a cyclist, motorist and transit user (we do exist!)