As a homeowner with both a…

As a homeowner with both a car and a bike, I feel bike lanes are a vital piece of downtown infrastructure. They allow for active transit that is safe for users and prevent bikes from having to intermingle with faster-moving vehicle traffic. Since bike lanes were made available on major routes in my city, I drive almost 70% less from March - December, choosing instead to bike and taking a vehicle off the road.

The volume bike lanes can support is substantial, as bikers take up much less space than drivers in large vehicles. Allowing for bike lanes is a very minor concession we should make to encourage active transport in our cities.

Please do not pass this bill.