I am a resident of Toronto…

I am a resident of Toronto. I own a bike, a car and have a Presto card to use public transit. All of these are forms of transportation that I use regularly and daily. Bill 212 seems to be a complete overreach of the provincial government. I would understand there are some challenges we face with congestion but I would argue that those issues will exist when you remove the bike lanes as more people will just drive and you are faced with the same problem. If there are some roads that are a problem in the city then you should be working with the city and looking at the studies that were conducted. The fact of the matter is there are more people and more cars on the road. Providing safe, alternative ways to get around the city are critical to reduce traffic. Taking away these bikes lanes won't make traffic go away or reduce traffic. But is certainly will introduce more problems for cyclists and increase injuries and deaths among cyclists. Balance is key for the future of this city. I've travelled in many cities where bike lanes and cars can coexist with ease. Get rid of the bike lanes and people won't feel safe, and they won't cycle. With affordability issues increasing, less people will be able to afford cars. You are creating a whole new set of problems. Invest in public transportation and bike lanes and what you may find is our traffic will reduce. Stop playing politics and start caring about the people of this province.