There is no reason for the…

There is no reason for the province to stick it's nose in this. Cities and neighbourhoods should always be empowered to make decisions about what their streets look like without provincial red tape. The province is in charge of highways, and there should be no bike lanes on highways. The cities are in charge of roads, and roads should prioritize local users, making sure it is safe and inviting for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The streets that have gained bike lanes have local businesses and neighbourhoods, they are not areas for cars to just drive through, they are vibrant destinations in and of themselves. I am sure there are specific implementations that have specific problems, but a ham-fisted top down bureaucratic crackdown is entirely unwarranted and unproductive. If local communities see issues they can work through them with their respective city councils.

Roads are not just for cars, they are for everybody. I own a car and I drive and I cycle and I walk and I use transit. I want every option to be available to me when appropriate, and I want every option to be safe. The biggest problem I see when I'm driving is lack of enforcement by local cops (on cars and bikes disobeying the rules of the road), and driving down busy streets without bike lanes or turning lanes. The most pleasant drives inside the city are single lane roads with bike lanes and turning lanes at every intersection. Other roads always have people weaving in and out, and more aggressive drivers and cyclists.