I am strongly opposed to…

I am strongly opposed to Bill 212. As a daily cyclist and a Toronto resident, I rely on bike lanes to commute safely and efficiently to school and also to my workplace. By choosing to cycle, I am helping to reduce congestion and pollution and making the city more livable for everyone. Removing bike lanes would force cyclists like myself onto busy streets, increasing the risk of accidents and potentially pushing us back into cars, which would only add to traffic and emissions. I work at a fencing club, where all locations are in close proximity to Bloor St. I not only cycle to get to all three club locations around the city, but our students also use their bike or skateboards (within the bike lane) to get to their beloved sport safely and efficiently.

Bike lanes on streets like Bloor-Danforth have proven vital for safe commuting. Instead of taking them away, the Ontario government should be investing in more cycling infrastructure to support a healthier, greener, and less congested city.