Disappointed at this plan…

Disappointed at this plan. It does not serve the needs of the people who use these roads most - those that live by them - people like me and my daughter. Because of the bike lanes on Bloor, we are able to bike to her activities, to go to the movies, and get to her friend’s house. We choose to bike instead of drive. It’s better for our health, better for the world. Eliminating these lanes will add our car to the road and prevent my daughter from getting needed exercise. It’s simply not safe for children to bike in the city without bike lanes. This bill actively hurts the health of children in Toronto and prevent them riding bikes safely.

In addition, this bill does not have the appropriate research to back claims made that the bike lanes are causing delays. Construction is FAR more disruptive. On university avenue, no driving lanes have been affected by installing safe bike lanes. They are only blocked by construction. I insist that proper research be completed to fully understand the cost and impacts of any bike lane removal. This is vital infrastructure that should not be removed in a personal opinion. Let’s take our time to evaluate and understand and make smart informed choices.

***Our city streets like Bloor should prioritize community, not commuting. ***

And remember, if there are no bike lanes, cyclists have the right to take up a full car lane. Which we will. I imagine that will be more disruptive to traffic. We may be expected to ride 1 meter from the curb, but we can take up the full lane if we feel we need to do so for safety. Well, I don’t feel safe without a bike lane. If this government won’t act as expected by conducting proper research and consulting the public, cyclists will follow your lead, and won’t act as expected either.