Since the expansion of…

Since the expansion of protected bike lanes in Toronto, I have felt safe to cycle rather than drive. Studies show that restricting road use to prioritise cars does not improve congestion. It is also a huge hinderance to our climate goals.

Local authorities need to maintain the right to design road use to improve gridlock based on evidence and the support of local people. If new bicycle and transit lanes are restricted, there will be more deaths on our roads to those who are physically vulnerable - pedestrians and cyclists.
Before the protected bicycle lanes on Wellesley street, I was almost hit by a van turning erratically in the street. I stopped cycling because of this near-miss. I do not ride on unprotected bike lanes anymore which means I do not cycle as often.

Transit will also be impacted, and we need the flexibility to transport more people by transit to reduce the burden of cars in the city. This pays off with less gridlock, less road maintenance costs, more accessible and faster street car and bus routes, and a huge environmental benefit by reducing reliance on cars.
The King Street restriction of cars is a clear example of this.