I am a volunteer cyclist…

I am a volunteer cyclist with the Toronto Bike Brigade, bringing food and essentials from food banks to vulnerable community members. I crisscross the streets of Toronto six days out of seven every week to provide this essential service.

Without the safe space of bike lanes, I would not be able to do this work. When I am loaded with hampers I have to pedal carefully and slowly to avoid spills. Bike lanes keep me protected from impacts with moving steel boxes.

Bike lanes permit me to commute by bike. Biking infrastructure is part of the solution to reducing gridlock. Bike lanes save lives. My life is of value to me, my family, and my community. It is worth saving.

At the end of the day, I would like to return home to my family. Safe. Unharmed.

I do not support Bill 212.