I'm all for bike lanes when…

I'm all for bike lanes when it makes sense.
Direct routes are alway best, but alternative routes are good as well.
Biggest factor that no one seems to mention is that we (people of a city) are all doing the same thing...getting to work, doing activities, enjoying being outside. We need to start respecting all road users, bikes, pedestrian, cars...we are all in it together. The province should be sending this message over and over again. Increase fines for people who break rules. Adding bikes lanes and taking away other transportation only creates animosity.
And Doug's message fuels the animosity.
Bike lanes are all in the gutter where debris and snow get piled up. We don't ride bikes are year. Bike lanes should be shared with cars and car drivers need to respect other users and not be so single minded with their needs.
So, the government needs to start posting adds about compromise, and patience.
This goes for all drivers and riders in the city.
Leave the bike lanes until there is a clear plan and start changing the attitudes of the way we move around the city.