Hello, I am writing to…

Hello,

I am writing to share my disapproval of Bill 212. I cycle 5 days a week for work, and additional days as my primary method of commuting in the city of Toronto. The bike lanes have allowed me to travel more safely and efficiently. Without the bike lanes, I would either ride my bike on the road with other drivers, which is more dangerous and slows traffic, or I would drive which adds additional traffic.

The city and province should also be considering the environmental impact of cars, and reduced carbon emissions from from cycling over driving.

I believe Bill 212 will not improve gridlock, and elevates drivers over those taking public transit, cyclists, and pedestrians. We all require safe, reliable, and efficient infrastructure to get where we are going. All large cities, like Toronto, rely on public transit to move the most amount of people. Investing in public transit would help traffic more than removing bike lanes. Bike lanes are not the enemy, but an ally.