Bike lanes are important…

Bike lanes are important because they make roads safer for cyclists and drivers, improve the environment, and promote sustainable transportation. As a driver I find it really important to share the road with bikes in a safer manner which would be having an independent lane for the persons riding the bikes. Bike lanes create a separate space for cyclists, which can reduce the risk of crashes and injuries. This will also reduce serious injuries which will be also much better for our health care system and help reduce wait times in emergency. Roads that include bike lanes can actually increase traffic flow by reducing the number of left-turning cars that back up traffic. It allows in general for better flow of traffic. In areas where there are proper bike lanes I am happy to ride my bike and feel safer there by getting a workout while I get somewhere I need to go and knowing I am helping the environment in the process. Thank you for building the amazing bike lanes on University avenue in Toronto. My commute to work has never been better. Thank you for bike lanes. When we build bike lanes it shows that we acutely care for our community.