This will not reduce…

This will not reduce gridlock, nor save time for those who actually live in the areas affected. This is a nonsensical proposal tailor-made to stir up divisions for political gain.

Rationally, by removing bike lanes, this will remove a key complement to public transit. Without multiple transit modes bundled together in this corridor, many will be forced into cars who currently are not driving. Then, in short order, when all the cars rush back, gridlock will be back, too. Who will bear the costs of this? Locals and folks who are doing their part to support a sustainable path to prosperity for everyone. Cyclists need more support and more separation from traffic, for the good of everyone.

Major cities around the world are taking steps away from downtown car congestion. This measure makes Toronto look like a bumbling backwater for bucking this trend.