I lived in Toronto for…

I lived in Toronto for several years with driving and cycling as my main modes of transportation. I can say with confidence that added bike lanes DID NOT hinder my travel time noticably, having used University and Bloor Street almost daily. Construction and illegal parking were far more disruptive than any bike lane. Additionally the safety provided by having a dedicated bike lane allowed me to bike more often, leaving my car at home and eliminating it from the road. The government should be trying to encourage cycling and leaving the car at home instead of trying to cram more cars on the road.

Removing bike lanes will put bikers safety at risk and cost lives at the cost of the illusion of saving time.