The biggest cause of traffic…

The biggest cause of traffic congestion is the single-occupant motor vehicle. Studies have shown that bicycles reduce congestion, and increase business in the neighbourhoods where they exist.

With bi-directional cycling lanes, instead of separate single direction cycling lanes, emergency vehicles can use them to bypass the traffic congestion caused by the single-occupant motor vehicles.

Don't genuflect before the automobile gods, but cater to the betterment of humankind. Help the environment by reducing car use. Reduce sprawl with walkable and cyclable neighbourhoods and street front shopping in new mixed-use developments.