This proposal is a…

This proposal is a phenomenal waste of taxpayers' time and money. If current proposal of removing parts of Yonge, Bloor and University bike lanes comes through, that would mean:

1. The return of construction along those streets contributing to further gridlock
2. The undoing of all the work that was done to implement these bike lanes in the first place, which means that all the money spent on them thus far was wasted
3. Economic consequences for all the small and large businesses along those roads
4. NO reduction in gridlock, and arguably and increase (Gridlock was bad even before the bike lanes were implemented, but at least once bike lanes were introduced people had the possibility of moving around the city at a faster pace)
5. Deterioration of quality of life and access to services for those of us who do not own cars. The Ontario government has made no meaningful improvements to public transportation, and our only way of getting around the city efficiently and safely has been through the use of these protected bike lanes.
6. A reduction in the use of bikes means greater road maintenance costs for the government, more environmental consequences, worse health outcomes for Toronto's population (and consequently higher spending on healthcare), and a less vibrant and livable city.

Toronto is a city of *people*, not drivers, and any transportation changes should consider all residents, regardless of their mode of movement, and improve the options available to them. This includes significant improvement to public transit, expanding infrastructure for bike lanes, and instituting other modes to make getting around the city easier without needing a car.