This proposal is, in short,…

This proposal is, in short, utterly nonsensical. It fails to take into account the simplest axiom of traffic planning: traffic is fundamentally a problem of too many cars.

In order to improve gridlock in the city, driving needs to be discouraged, and other, more efficient modes of transportation need to be encouraged. Putting further obstacles in the way of dedicated bicycle lanes has the entirely opposite effect, further contributing to the problem. In addition, this worsens the quality of life for drivers and cyclists alike, as the lack of separation between them results in an increased frequency of conflicts, collisions and injuries.

Why take aim at bike lanes when an even more space-inefficient road feature that serves even fewer people exists in the form of street parking? A sensible legislation would instead review the necessity of that along major roadways, since it always results in the removal of a full car lane and also proves to increase cyclist/driver conflicts by obstructing sight lines and restricting turning lanes at intersections. It makes no sense to set aside valuable road space on major arteries for cars that aren't moving at all.

I urge this office to consider these factors and prevent this shortsighted measure from passing.