The decision to reduce bike…

The decision to reduce bike lanes to reduce congestion is extremely shortsighted and does not adequately account for the necessary growing pains required to make Toronto into a truly modern city. The prioritization of car traffic above all other means of transportation is not only a hinderance to the cities growth - it’s truly nonsensical. Taking away the citizens of this city’s right to choose to make a healthy decision for their bodies and for our planet goes against logic. And for those who insist it’s the only way for commerce to continue, I beg you to look at Denmarks policies in response to concerns about air pollution, climate change, and the need for desk-bound people to get enough exercise.

Bikes were their answer and they could be ours too, if we are willing to push past these growing pains and continue to be smart about the way we organize cars/ pedestrians in the downtown core of this city.

You already have the right terrain and a willing population. It is your job, as politicians, and municipal leaders to decide what is best for a population who may not be able to glean that for themselves. It is your job to look long term, and make decisions that will positively impact our cities future.