I am a single mother, and a…

I am a single mother, and a cyclist.
I have been biking in Toronto all my adult life. For long years, I wished our city would have a safer system for cycling - something closer to what they have in Montreal, for example. Even parts of New York City feel safer than here.
The aggression and distraction of drivers in this city make it sometimes terrifying to ride. It made a huge difference to my commute when the bike lanes were put in along Bloor, Yonge, and University.

When I was 26, my partner was killed on his bike by a truck at the corner of Dupont and Dundas. Since his death, a bike lane has been put in under the bridge.

It's clear that cycling is better for our health, for traffic (less cars on the road means less traffic), and for the environment.

It is shocking that the government would even be considering such a massive step backwards as taking out the bike lanes. And it is obscene that they would consider spending $48 million to do it.

We are in a climate crisis. And the streets are not safe. We need to fight to keep the progress that has been so hard-won, and keep the bike lanes we have.