I arrived in Toronto 7 years…

I arrived in Toronto 7 years ago, I started using public transportation, Subway, Go, etc., but when I had the opportunity to get around by bike my life changed for the better, I feel more physically active, my mental health improved, my English improved considerably. I feel safer every time I ride on bike lanes. The plan to remove bike lanes is a huge step backwards, it increases pollution, accidents, arguments between cyclists and drivers of vehicles increase by not having a designated lane for each one. Please, do not go backwards as a culture, do not make me feel like I am going back to South America.
I have managed to influence several friends to use bicycles responsibly, and their lives have improved, even economically (even more so in these difficult times).
I believe in Canada and its development, but removing bike lanes is a step backwards as a country.