I strongly oppose Bill 212…

I strongly oppose Bill 212 and feel compelled to speak out because bike lanes have had such a positive impact on our city and my own experience as a resident of Toronto and casual cyclist. They are essential for safety, giving cyclists a protected space on busy streets, slowing down busy streets for our children, and reducing the risk of serious accidents.

But bike lanes do so much more than keep people safe—they make our neighborhoods more lively and connected.

When streets are accessible to bikes and pedestrians, local businesses thrive, people spend more time outside, and our communities become more vibrant places to live. it’s obvious that bike lanes are not just for cyclists - they improve communities & streets for all.

The argument that bike lanes increase congestion just doesn’t hold up. As countless studies show, removing them will likely force more people into cars, worsening the very traffic problems they’re meant to solve. Corridors like Bloor, Yonge, and University are vital for biking—they connect neighborhoods and provide safe routes for people who choose cycling as their primary way to get around, or would like that option for safety, fitness or convenience.

Lastly, the cost of tearing out existing bike lanes is staggering and completely unjustifiable. That money could be spent improving infrastructure, not rolling back progress and creating more problems in the long term.

I urge you to reject Bill 212 and protect the bike lanes that make our city safer, livelier, and more sustainable for everyone.