I strongly oppose the new…

I strongly oppose the new framework for requiring provincial approval for bike lanes that impact traffic lanes. I am both a motorist and a cyclist, and in both roles I prefer the presence of a bike lane even if it involves removal of a vehicle lane.

As a motorist, it makes me more comfortable knowing cyclists have their own lane. I don't feel comfortable sharing a lane with cyclists while driving because they add an element of unpredictability to driving not otherwise present with cars, and they can be harder to see especially at night. As a cyclist, sharing lanes with cars is very dangerous, for exactly the same reasons as above. An accident with a car is extremely likely to be fatal to a cyclist, and traffic lanes often move much slower during rush hour than bike lanes.

I don't think this proposal benefits anybody who uses the road, so I strongly oppose it.