I've been living in Toronto…

I've been living in Toronto for the last 10 years. In that time, specifically after moving to the Danforth area, I have been filled with a sense of pride. This pride had come from the cities gradual adoption of quality urban development infrastructure. The Danforth went from a dangerous and inefficient road to a thriving hub for local commerce and safe sustainable transportation.

With extensive experience in hospitality management including being employed by businesses along Yonge and University. I've seen first hand how important these bike lanes are to local hospitality commerce. Both for the safety of the couriers and for the financial well-being of the hospitality and tourism industry.

Protected bike lanes are an absolutely essential part of the modernization efforts in the city of Toronto. To abandon them in their infancy is worse than shortsighted. It is a waste of taxpayer money that puts the health and well being of Canadian citizens at risk. It is harmful to the hospitality and tourism industry in Toronto.

This bill will hold Toronto back on the world stage.