This is such a terrible idea…

This is such a terrible idea, I don't know where to begin. There is so much evidence that bike lanes do not cause gridlock and that they better support local business. Bike lanes save lives, reduce congestion (these riders are not driving or taking transit), and improve air quality. Every other major city in the world is adding bike lanes (NY, Paris, etc.) and is better off for it. Toronto is just playing catch up to other more successful cities. It is so incredibly backward to be removing them. I pay property taxes in the city and use the bike lanes all the time. How many drivers in Toronto actual live here and pay property taxes!?. I do not want the lanes taken away or other ones planned to be cancelled. Cycling is my primary mode of transportation.

Streets are for everyone, not just cars. Premier Ford clearly hates Toronto and will do anything to delay and destroy it's progress and line the pockets of his business associates (see Ontario Place and Science Centre corruption). He doesn't understand how transportation works and is taking out his frustrations on cyclists. He should be concerned with properly funding transit so it is a better option for many drivers. My husband drives daily to get to the east end of Toronto because he can't rely on transit to get him there on time. Give the TTC more operating funds (not capital!).

The Province should also not be taking away municipal rights to design their own streets to make them safe for their most vulnerable users.

I am so disgusted by this proposal. You should be ashamed of yourselves.