The forced removal of bike…

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The forced removal of bike lanes will lead to more cyclist deaths and likely deter some cyclists from using their bike in the downtown core.

This is a BACKWARD step. European cities have increased their bike lanes without reducing traffic flow. Premier Ford has changed his opinion from his 2017 quote on the safety of bike lanes. The Province of Quebec has invested heavily on constructing a bike network, the "Route Verte" across the province, which is not only used by Quebecers, but also by visitors to the province. This adds to Quebec's tourism revenue. Sadly, Toronto, is missing out on this potential.

There is no clear evidence that traffic flow is endangered or that driving times are severely affected by the construction of bike lanes. Driving habits have adapted.