Bike lanes provide a safe,…

Bike lanes provide a safe, environmentally friendly and healthy way for people to travel across the city. As the network expands more and more people are choosing cycling as a means of travel. This positive momentum can continue to grow and make a huge impact on traffic, car pollution and the health of the city. We have seen in several European cities (Copenhagen and Amsterdam) cycling can represent between one-third and one-half of all commutes. It just takes time and a continued focus for Toronto to reap the same benefits of a robust and safe bike infrastructure.