I appreciate Mr. Ford's…

I appreciate Mr. Ford's concerns about traffic gridlocks and his attempts to solve them.

As a car driver and cyclist, I believe I have an objective assessment of Toronto's driving challenges and bike lanes' benefits.

Bike lanes are vital in a city like Toronto. I would not cycle to work (and drive instead, adding one more car to the traffic jams) if it were not for the wonderful Bloor Street and University Avenue bike lanes that allow me to do so.

I urge Mr. Ford and his government to reconsider the plans to remove the main bike lanes in Toronto. This is a great mistake that will not guarantee the PC more votes. There is much that the PC government can do to strengthen voters' support (healthcare investments being the most important cause). Removing bike lanes is not a wise or strategically good choice.

I count on Mr. Ford's government to change Bill 212 to delete its bike lanes' proposed changes.

Thank you for the opportunity to contribute.