I live in Bloor West Village…

I live in Bloor West Village. I am retired but not yet a senior. I am a car owner and driver but I also cycle for transportation, errands and fitness. I shop on Bloor more now that I can go by bike. I spend more money than I used to at the shops on Bloor. I take my car less as a result of having a safe way to ride my bike there. I am as frustrated as anyone when stuck in traffic but removing the bike lanes will not solve that. It may ease things very temporarily but will negatively affect the slow build of increased active transportation that we need to really improve congestion in this city. Please do not force the City of Toronto to remove the bike lanes. They have enhanced my feeling of safety when using my bike and that has resulted in my driving less and riding more.