I am a concerned citizen of…

I am a concerned citizen of the city of Toronto. Bike lane infrastructure is vital to the community and economic activity across the city. Biking provides positive health benefits for all participants, which has both immediate and long term action for population health. Additionally, the costs of implementation and subsequent removal costs of bike lanes should be considered, as this is not effective use of tax payer money. There is not adequate or substantial data showing the removal of these bike lanes will even create traffic relief. As a growing global economy, Ontario and Toronto have the opportunity to step up to the level of our global peers and promote liveable, healthy city centres, with a focus on pedestrian and cyclist access. Our bike lanes are something we should promote and be proud of when attracting human capital, investment etc. I urge the provincial government to reconsider its position on this issue.