Hello, I'm a cyclist in…

Hello, I'm a cyclist in Toronto and cycling is my main form of transportation, even into the winter months. It is incredibly disappointing to hear that the premier is overreaching and dealing with municipal affairs instead of managing major provincial issues like healthcare access. It is also disheartening to feel that my safety as a citizen is less important than the commute time of drivers.

Everyone deserves a safe commute, including cyclists and pedestrians. Bike lanes are proven to improve the safety of both. Bloor, University and College are all bike lanes I use weekly if not daily and I chose them specifically due to the infrastructure. As a cyclist, I have experienced countless close calls and have almost been struck by cars on main roads, secondary roads and even in the bike lane. The only way to prevent these close calls and any full on collisions are protected bike lanes.

Additionally, as a cyclist I would like to say, you're welcome! What for, you may ask - well, I am one less vehicle contributing to congestion, gridlock and CO2 emissions. I believe the least I can ask for is a commute I don't have to risk my life for.