This is absurd. Even for the…

This is absurd.

Even for the stated goal, i.e., to "get drivers where they need to go faster", the construction of well-designed cycling (and public transit) infrastructure is likely to improve the situation. If more people have viable options besides driving, this will alleviate traffic for those who still choose to drive.

However, getting drivers where they need to go faster ought not to be the primary goal. The convenience of drivers is important to consider, but needs to be balanced against other important considerations. We wouldn't pave the entire surface of the city just to reduce everyone's commute time, because that would destroy everything that's worth appreciating about the city.

For a more reasonable goal like "getting people where they need to go efficiently, while preserving and improving the health of our cities", bicycle lanes offer clear advantages over traffic lanes. The province should not stand in the way of municipalities that recognize this fact.