In 2017 Premier Ford…

In 2017 Premier Ford publicly acknowledged the positive elements of bike lanes from a safety concern. Where is that concern now? From a traffic congestion perspective, removing bike lanes will only make matters worse and the science is clear (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5c0e5848e5274a0bf3cbe124…). From an economic perspective, I can say that I will not be supporting downtown businesses as much if bike lanes are removed as it continues to be the most efficient way to get around the city. From an equity and environmental perspective, it is obvious the benefits of having bike lanes throughout the city. I lived in Waterloo, ON for years and am impressed with their effort to build bike lanes and routes throughout the city and makes me want to leave Toronto to go back there because of this kind of action. My wife and I are contributing members to the city and if you keep pulling these shenanigans you will lose another family doctor in the city as we will be gone. There really isn't an argument for reducing bike lanes but there is a huge boon for building more! Please just let evidence inform decisions - it's getting mighty frustrating as a citizen when politicians disregard it (which is particularly annoying given that many politicians are trained lawyers and they must provide it in court).
Thank you and please do the right thing.