I am an active user of the…

I am an active user of the Yonge, Bloor, and University bike lanes. They provide a safe space for commuters who want to live active and healthy lifestyles. These bike lanes also enable me to get to and from work FASTER than using a car, or even public transit.
By removing these bike lanes, it will discourage some people from cycling, but will likely not drastically affect the number of cyclists.
This means that cyclists lives are in danger EVEN MORE than they already are with designated bike lanes.
Removing bike lanes will not reduce automobile congestion/gridlock - it will remain the same, or may slow down since cyclists will be on the roads alongside cars.

These bike lanes should be maintained in the winter to encourage more people to be able to commute safely. This can also encourage the reduction of people sharing indoor spaces during the winter, which can contribute lower viral spread like the flu or other infections.

Bike lanes make Toronto a city that is more accessible to more people. Too many cyclists have been hurt or killed by drivers, which also is a tax on the health care system and negatively impacts the lives of many people.

I moved to my current neighbourhood because of the addition of the Yonge St Bike lane, and have been so happy over the past 3 years because I've been able to commute safely to and from my job at a hospital in downtown Toronto, while enjoying time outdoors and reducing my commute time. Now it feels like my safety is being stripped from me.

PLEASE KEEP THE BIKE LANES. PLEASE MAKE AN EFFORT TO KEEP MORE OF YOUR CITIZENS SAFE.