I support bike lanes. I am a…

I support bike lanes. I am a lifelong resident of Toronto and have been cycling to my work downtown since 2009. Although cycling is possible without bike lanes, the expanded infrastructure has greatly improved safety and decreased the number of negative interactions with drivers. My observation is that the cycling network is well used and each new addition encourages additional users. I would urge you to visit any of the cycle tracks leading into downtown during the morning rush to see how many cyclists are on the streets. I would expect the government to make decisions first and foremost with safety in mind and then based on evidence. I see neither of these elements in the proposed legislation.