I am a regular bike commuter…

I am a regular bike commuter, it is my main source of transportation in Toronto. I have been actively riding for over 30 years. I remember the old days riding on Bloor without bike lanes. It is so much safer with bike lanes.Everyone has a place on the street.

My only complaint with Bloor Street bike lanes is too many bikes in the lanes. Obviously this is at busy times. No one can credibly say the lanes are not used, or they are not busy or they are not safer.

Cheap political posturing should not win over the safe and efficient movement of thousands of commuters who are biking. Those bike lanes are heavily used and a positive step forward to providing safe ways for Toronto residents to move around the City.

And yes, I commute year round. I commuted 25 years ago when there was no plowing of bike lanes, The plowing of bike lanes makes it possible for more people to ride year round.

Dare I say it is common sense to keep them. Let’s continue to ensure that cycling is a safe alternative to walking, the TTC and especially the 1 person, 2 ton car - taking more space than any other mode of movement.

We are not going anywhere, keep cycling safe. and let’s all try to get along and get where we need to go.