I have lived in Toronto…

I have lived in Toronto since 2019 and worked here since 2008. I have and still use bikes for transportation to and from work, restaurants, cinemas and parks. I have enjoyed specifically the bike lanes on Richmond, Adelaide, University, College, Shuter, Lakeshore, Bloor and countless others as well. I vehemently support building public transit infrastructure such as dedicated streetcar or bus lanes and bike lanes - in my view they are public transit infrastructure. To summarize, I think this bill should be rejected because;
1) Biking lanes are essential public transit infrastructure and can provide added accessibility to transit stations. From Shuter/River st, I would bike to Yonge across Shuter and then take the subway to Fairview mall for work occasionally.
2) Bike lanes can provide higher visibility to smaller businesses. I have numerous times been biking on queen street and would stop to grab a doubles or a patty at Ochos or a slice at badaalis. These are not things I have done in a car as that spontaneity to be able to stop and explore can't be afforded to every car otherwise we have traffic jams.

I recommend to reject voting for this Bill,
Regent Park constituent