As a commuter within the…

As a commuter within the city for years, as well as a leisure cyclist, these bike lanes are imperative.
-Bike lanes allow safety for cyclists. There is an increasing number of cyclist deaths in the city
-Bike lanes make the city a more appealing place to live and improve the quality of life. It allows people to stay healthy.
-While a lane of traffic may be removed, it improves the roadways as each commuter cyclist would be using another option like driving or taking space on transit.
The improvement of bike lanes has been a positive step forward for the city of Toronto, putting it in line with other more livable cities. Many are leaving Toronto in search of more livable and cyclist friendly cities. Do not take a step backwards in progress and reduce bike lanes. Don’t make the bike lanes the scapegoat for traffic problems in the city. We know that an increase in cyclists actually reduces overall vehicle traffic and we require bike lanes for the safety of everyone.