This is an incredibly…

This is an incredibly frustrating bill to be tabled that is not based on evidence whatsoever. As someone who lives in Toronto, bike lanes are incredibly important to SAFE transportation in the city. I have always wanted to be a cyclist, however, I live on Bathurst St and refuse to put the life in the hands of rushed drivers in two lane traffic. If there was a bike lane on Bathurst, then I would certainly cycle for my commute. Apparently it needs saying that bike infrastructure encourages cycling which is not only better for the environment, it also encourages healthy living and gives mobility to people who cannot afford a car. There are oodles of studies that will tell you that more traffic lanes only serve to increase traffic. Look at LA. I am not going to sit here and quote studies, because I know for a fact that there are two brilliant Urban Planning Departments just steps away from Queen's Park. So, listen to experts, and you will quickly stop debating this bill.