Removing bike lanes would…

Removing bike lanes would not ease congestion. Adding more car lanes never ends up easing congestion over an extended period. The only way to solve congestion is to encourage active and public transportation. Creating a network of bike lanes can help alleviate congestion since a good network can encourage drivers to cycle, thus reducing the number of cars on the road. Removing bike lanes also increases the risk of serious injury and death not only for cyclists, but for pedestrians and drivers as well since drivers drive more calmly on streets with bike lanes.