I’m a resident of Toronto…

I’m a resident of Toronto and I do not support the removal of the Yonge, Bloor or University bike lanes. The rationale for removing them is not well thought out. The reason there’s a smaller percentage of cyclists compared to motor vehicles is because there’s not enough safe and/or completed cycling infrastructure. If more investment went into improving cycling infrastructure, then more car drivers will be enticed to bike or use public transit instead—thus helping to alleviate congestion.

If these lanes are removed, it’s only going to worsen overall traffic; not improve it. The people that do cycle will now be discouraged from cycling and will take up even more space on the roads with their cars—causing even more congestion . The best way to alleviate traffic gridlock is to invest in multiple modes of safe, reliable transportation (which includes cycling infrastructure). A car centric road network is not the way.

I also do not support the provision for provincial approval of additional new bike lanes. This will only stall and delay necessary cycling projects or be a tool to outright reject them altogether without proper consideration.