I am strongly against Bill…

I am strongly against Bill 212.

If the province intends to reduce gridlock there are many far more effective ways to do this than by endangering many Toronto residents who cycle to work or school. For example, provide funds to the city to better enforce existing street parking laws. Furthermore, this is a jurisdictional overreach. Municipalities are responsible for city streets and should be the ones to determine how street space is used.

As a car driver who frequently uses Bloor Street and University Avenue I appreciate having separated bike lanes and I do not believe that the impede motor vehicle traffic. Instead, they make the streets safer for everybody.

As a downtown resident I would prefer to see more people using bicycles for many reasons including traffic congestion, health, and public safety. This will only happen if bicycle lanes available. Children and teenagers should be able to cycle to school without breaking the law by going on sidewalks or risking their lives by mixing with cars on busy streets.