This whole proposal is such…

This whole proposal is such a backwards move on the part of our provincial government. It is well-documented that adding road or widening roads does NOT reduce gridlock. It only encourages more people to drive. We are far behind other developing countries who not only have bike lanes as a normal mode of transportation, but design bike-friendly dwellings so that people can park and leave their bike in such a way as they are encouraged to bike everywhere. Not only is removing bike lanes going to INCREASE traffic when people cannot use their bikes safely, it is an environmental nightmare. Less bike lanes is going to create more smog, more noise pollution and more mental health struggles as stress levels rise. It is well-known (with the exception of the current provincial government, apparently) that exercise and outdoor activities increase well-being and reduce stress and mental health issues. We are essentially saying that we do not care about the mental health or the environmental health of our city or the people in it if we decide to eradicate bike lanes -- in Toronto and elsewhere.

It's deplorable what the Ford government is proposing!