In 2019, nearly half of…

In 2019, nearly half of Torontonians—44%—cycled to work, school, or to run errands. Add another 26% who ride for fun or exercise, and over two-thirds of the city’s residents are hopping on a bike. In neighbourhoods with protected bike lanes, cycling is even more common. Take Ward 11 – University-Rosedale, which includes sections of the Bloor, University, and Yonge bike lanes: here, almost 10% of residents cycle to work.

People are not going to stop cycling.

By that same token - Cycling is on the rise in the Greater Toronto Area, but safety remains a serious concern. In Toronto, for example, the police reported 5 cyclist deaths and over 400 injuries in 2022 alone. Across the broader GTA—including Mississauga, Brampton, and York Region—hundreds more are injured each year, with fatalities typically ranging from 10 to 15.

These figures underscore the urgent need for better infrastructure, such as protected bike lanes - not destruction of this infrastructure. When we go against the numbers, we are asking for deaths and injuries - more grief and more pain. Why can we not share the roads? Both drivers and cyclists deserve to get home safely.