Hello, I’m deeply concerned…

Hello,

I’m deeply concerned about the proposed legislation targeting the removal of specific bike lanes in Toronto. With pressing provincial issues like the shortage of family physicians, long wait times for healthcare, housing unaffordability, and challenges in education, I’m puzzled as to why the legislature is intervening in Toronto’s municipal affairs—a role that should rest with City Council.

The proposed changes claim to reduce gridlock for drivers, but are there independent studies to support this? Why are expert opinions from groups like the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario Traffic Council, and over 120 medical professionals being ignored?

Where is the long-term vision for safe, livable cities? Many European cities, admired for their biking infrastructure, offer a model we could emulate.

As someone who commutes by bike on the Danforth/Bloor lanes, I feel much safer and ride more often thanks to this infrastructure. Without these lanes, cycling next to cars becomes dangerous, and I, like many others, would likely stop. The loss of cyclists’ lives is a tragic consequence of prioritizing traffic flow over safety.

I urge the government to reject this bill and focus on creating sustainable, healthy cities that support cyclists, walkers, and transit users.

Thank you.