As a high school student who…

As a high school student who bikes to school daily, I rely on Toronto’s bike lanes for safe and efficient travel. While some argue that bike lanes contribute to traffic congestion, I believe this is a positive trade-off if it encourages more people to choose bikes or other small vehicles over cars. For example, before biking, I used to take the bus—until construction delays led me to try cycling, which turned out to be faster. Since then, I use my bike whenever I can.

Although I’m currently in high school outside the downtown core, where recent lane removals (like those on Yonge and Bloor) don’t impact me directly, I plan to bike to university in Toronto. These routes will be essential to my future commute and to the next generation growing up in the city. I urge the city to preserve and improve bike lanes, promoting sustainable transportation options for a greener future.