I don’t own a bike, and…

I don’t own a bike, and personally, I don’t feel safe biking on Toronto’s streets. However, I do drive in downtown Toronto, and I strongly believe that this proposal to remove bike lanes is a step backward. Bike lanes are a crucial part of creating a safer, more inclusive city for everyone — including those of us who still feel unsafe cycling. Rather than reducing bike infrastructure, we should be investing in it, expanding bike lanes, and working toward a future where biking is a safe, viable option for all. This is an unnecessary change that undermines the progress we’ve made.