Thank you for the…

Thank you for the opportunity to comment. I do not support this bill, and I think it would result in more traffic in our cities, increases in fatal accidents for cyclists, pedestrians and all the other modes of transportation that use bike lanes (e.g. scooters), including people in wheelchairs. Improving cycling infrastructure helps prepare cities for the future, and is a smart choice for reducing air pollution in our cities, getting people to be more active and healthier, and reducing noise in the downtown areas. Many european cities have embraced cycling infrastructure (e.g. Amsterdam, Copenhagen) and improved public transit systems, along with a system of bike lanes will contribute to helping people move around downtown quicker. With all the new e-bike and e-scooters on the market, creating the separate lanes makes cities safer. Climate change is extending the period of time people can use bikes and scooters (warmer temperatures in November, and earlier springs), so enhancing opportunities for people to commute safely using these bike lands results in less car traffic, which in turn contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cars. Removing the bike lanes would be a step back for Ontario.