I am a frequent driver on…

I am a frequent driver on Toronto and Ontario roads, and occasional cyclist and I strongly oppose the proposed legislation, especially as it pertains to limiting, reducing, or even removing cycling infrastructure in Ontario. I oppose these actions for the following reasons:

1. There should be more options when getting around cities or elsewhere, not fewer. All of these options need to be as safe as possible.
2. As a driver, I would rather cyclists be separated from car traffic. The only times I have felt uncomfortable around a cyclist is when they were forced to ride with car traffic due to lack of infrastructure. People will still bike on main roads out of necessity or preference, but removing bike infrastructure will only make them more likely to lose life or limb, and make drivers more stressed in trying to look out for them.
3. I absolutely oppose the reversal or removal of any existing bike infrastructure and any additional red tape placed on municipalities by the Province. Whatever taxpayer money that would be spent on these activities, I want to be spent on improving transit options, enabling safe bike storage, incentivizing people to bike more and drive less, etc.
4. We should be making exercise in any form more accessible and safe, as this brings down healthcare costs, with the effects compounding over years and decades. Promoting exercise through safe, accessible cycling and other activities sets up Ontario for success over the long term and ultimately gives children more time with their parents.

I am speaking for myself and others in my life who do not have the time to comment in this manner. Please cancel these proposed changes and give Ontarians the options they deserve.