Bike lanes don’t seem to be as despised by drivers as they once were, but even some cyclists are not thrilled about them. We asked readers for their thoughts on our Thursday column about the necessity and inevitability of a citywide, connected network of cycling lanes that legitimize bikes as viable way to get around. Article Continued Below“I’d like them to be held accountable,” she said, noting that many bike riders ignore the rules of the road with impunity. They feel entitled to these dedicated lanes and their maintenance but do nothing to contribute to them. Ed Berlot said he used to ride his bike from Scarborough to the west end every day for work, long before cycling lanes were introduced, “and I never needed them.

Source: thestar November 19, 2017 21:56 UTC