Earlier this year I…

Earlier this year I witnessed a deadly bike accident in which a woman in her 20s, who was forced to join traffic when a portion of a bike lane was closed, was hit and killed by a dump truck. Ripping up bike lanes will, without a doubt, cause more deaths of young cyclists in Toronto. Trying to win votes by putting people’s lives at risk is a dangerous and cynical way to govern. Which is worth more? A 24 year old’s life, or a couple of additional votes from your constituents? Have no illusions about which choice you’re making when you vote for this bill.