The city is made up of…

The city is made up of thousands of people who can’t or choose not to drive. For many, biking is their only choice of getting around - it’s cheap and efficient, and owning a car comes with huge costs. In many cases, biking is faster and more reliable than the ttc.

For citizens who choose to bike, we deserve safe infrastructure! The city cannot only cater to drivers! Where there is travel demand for biking, bike lanes should remain in place. A simple glance at Bloor, University, and other major arteries shows that they are heavily used - more bikes pass by than cars in the summer!

Reducing congestion in a city as massive as Toronto doesn’t mean getting rid of bikers - it means making alternatives to driving as accessible and convenient as possible. The density of the downtown core simply cannot accommodate enough vehicles if everyone chooses to drive, and getting rid of bike lanes won’t change that!

Finally, bike lanes should be a municipal choice - it is in Toronto’s backyard and should be chosen by Torontonians, NOT the provincial government!