THANK YOU, Ontario…

THANK YOU, Ontario Government,

For STOPPING the construction of bicycle lanes, and REMOVING bicycle lanes that were installed without proper research.

The City of Toronto is killing the economy of our city by constricting the streets from car usage by reducing street lanes for bicycles.

It is counter-intuitive to efficiency and economic growth by blocking commuters and businesses from driving to destinations across the city for the sake of an absurd and forced "15 Minute City" ideology.

Residents, small businesses and services should be able to drive throughout the GTA in an efficient and timely matter without being forced to use public transit that does not make logistical sense.

Furthermore, in a Canadian city that experiences winter conditions for 8 out of 12 months of the year, bicycle lanes cannot be justified for such limited use.

Lastly, as a resident on Portland Street in downtown Toronto, I observe Portland, Spadina and Bathurst Street all experiencing gridlock each weekend from 9pm-3am due to the nightlife, and the proposed PORTLAND - DAN LECKIE CYCLING CONNECTION Proposal would eliminate 2-way traffic on Portland Street. This would add further gridlock and delays during rush hour and weekends. This is unacceptable!

THANK YOU Ontario Government for COMMON SENSE and putting a STOP to this nonsense, and PLEASE STOP further bicycle lanes from slowing down our economy without proper research and solutions for a win-win for all people, whether drivers, commuters or cyclists!