Walk Toronto has written to Toronto City Council to ask it to reject a proposal being presented to City Council to study legalizing adult cycling on sidewalks on some suburban arterial roads.

Walk Toronto argues that cycling on sidewalks introduces a new set of collision risks for both cyclists and pedestrians. Legalizing bicycle riding on sidewalks will make sidewalks less safe, attractive and convenient for pedestrians. The best solution is to build safe, separated bike lanes on suburban arterial roads. Walk Toronto’s submission goes into a detailed discussion of the issues involved.