I have biked in this City…

I have biked in this City since I first came as a student at University of Toronto. There was no question that it was a test of nerves as the city had zero accomodations for the safety of riders. For me though, very strapped for cash, biking was a necessity.
Fifty years later, I still often find it the most efficient and reliable way to get around town. I also often drive and also take transit. Bike lanes have made cycling so much safer, even though cyclists still need to be on alert. Our Transit system is already not adequate for the number of users and with the much needed housing being built, it's about to get much busier.
I worry for young riders, like my grandson who is just starting to ride as a means of transportation. He has been riding since he was a toddler on a family bike but now he's ready to go on his own. I fear for him and others that they will battle the traffic as I did, 50 years ago.