I am a citizen of Ontario…

I am a citizen of Ontario approaching my 80th birthday. I move around the city by walking, cycling, public transportation and driving a car. I use all modes on a regular basis.

Safe, functioning, well-signed cycling routes and lanes are a boon to me whether I am walking, cycling or driving. We need more, not less, opportunities in Ontario to cycle safely. It is good for my health (mental and physical) and is an activity that promotes healthy social interaction.

I have travelled and lived in many parts of the world and have experienced many different ways people move around urban areas in both Europe and Africa. Bicycles and the infrastructure that supports them is part of the transportation in modern cities everywhere.

In Ontario we should be learning from the best, not reverting to a less sustainable past. I think that it is sad that this bill proposes to make the movement of people better and faster, but will in effect prioritize cars over all other forms of transportation I can choose.