I currently live on Ottawa,…

I currently live on Ottawa, Ontario and cycle to work almost daily. Cycling allows me to get some exercise and get to work much more quickly. It also helps me reduce expenses I would pay such as parking and gas. For the community, it reduces congestion on the roads. It also reduces carbon emissions, something the Ford government has failed miserably on.

Cycling lanes are vital for the safety of commuters. Removing bike lanes will endanger my life and those of my loved ones. I have had several near incidences with cars when not cycling in a cycling lane. I fear if more cycling lanes are taken away, there will be more car-bike accidents. Will the Ford government be able to afford the lawsuits that will be launched against the government for removing safe cycling infrastructure?

The Province shouldn’t meddle in decisions best made by municipalities.