I am writing to express…

I am writing to express strong opposition to the proposal for the province to remove bike lanes in Toronto. I have been cycling in Toronto for over 20 years, and I have found the bike lanes to be of great use in improving the safety of my rides to work and elsewhere.

Removing these lanes will lead to more fatalities. Full stop. I’m not sure if any cost - benefit analysis has been applied to this proposal, but the value associated with human lives must be taken into consideration and carefully weighed.

More generally, it is very sad for me as a resident to see such measures imposed on the city. Most places I visit are taking a different approach and encouraging bike use. For Toronto to lose its lanes is highly out of keeping with many priorities, such as encouraging more housing in the city and environmental objectives. It will also seriously erode the livability of the city, especially the downtown.

This proposal is also being roundly opposed by various expert bodies, as well as bodies such as BIAs.

This proposal is a devastating blow to Toronto and really must not proceed.

Thank you