I am a commuting cyclist. I…

I am a commuting cyclist. I ride year-round.
Here’s why:

From where I live to where I work there isn’t a convenient or tolerable transit route. Cabs and Uber are too expensive. I don’t drive - although sometimes I get a ride & get stuck in the congestion of the downtown core where bike lanes do not exist. It is a 2 hour walk.

Some people choose to ride, my bicycle is a logistical necessity. Removing bike lanes that allow me to access my livelihood with less stress than it already requires to take to the road are essential. A barrier between me & the desperate, angry, distracted drivers gives me some peace of mind.

Removing the meagre safety measures in place that are already often filled by construction, delivery drivers, confused or belligerent motorists, or other safety hazards, puts us in further danger. It encourages a more aggressive approach to driving on a road shared with all vulnerable road users and will end with casualties. I & my community are incredibly insulted that this is even an issue in 2024. Shame on this leadership.