I am a retiree in the 905…

I am a retiree in the 905 who relies on driving for 99% of my travel. I visit my children and grandchildren semi-regularly in Toronto. It's clear to me that the needs of an urban environment are very different from the suburbs. Bike lanes have improved my driving experience everywhere they've been installed by moving slow-moving road users out of the way and keeping car traffic flowing smoothly, rather than cutting in and out of lanes. Even if it were true that car trips takes a few minute longer (and that's very unclear), bike lanes provide a far less stressful drive, and are a more-than-acceptable tradeoff for safety.

Stop getting distracted with decisions that ought to be made at the municipal level, and focus on actual provincial responsibilities like fixing healthcare and MetroLinx.

I'm tired of the province's obsession with Toronto. I'm tired of being ignored if you live outside the city limits.