As a primary user of Toronto…

As a primary user of Toronto downtown bicycle infrastructure from 2019-2022 I can say it allowed for me to start my career and afford to live in the city.

I saw no possible alternative to live in this city if it wasn't for the dedicated bike lanes on Bloor, University, and Addelaide/Richmond (when they aren't under construction).

I absent of a city planning degree can only speak personally about the necessity of dedicated lanes on arterial roads. Drawing on the eastern portion of Lakeshore bike trail, it is impractical and time-prohibitive to rely on residential routes as a primary route for commuters. The same conclusions can be drawn in the inner-city, with little to no option of a direct corridor on residential streets that span multiple areas in the inner city. Requirements change based on postal codes, regardless of city, and effective planning must consider integrating a bike network holistically.

A case for reviewing proposed and fully implemented bike lanes should be had. It is however important to view primary commuters as those not only using bike lanes as a work commute; but rather those using it for their livelihoods and personal pleasure.

As a resident of another metropolitan center in the province, I worry about the current Governments plans to scrap Toronto's bike network still in it's infancy and with portions under scrutiny not yet completed. I will continue to use the bike network in my city for my work and personal commutes. And should plans for continued disinvestment in bike infrastructure continue, I have see no issue using the extended pedestrian walkways.. as there is no pedestrians using them (they're all in cars)