I think it is quite a…

I think it is quite a misguided line of thought to assume that the majority of the congestion happening in the city is due to bike lanes. Much of the traffic we see in Toronto are mostly on streets that DO NOT have cycling infrastructure. Like the lake shore, DVP and the 401. Most of the streets in Toronto DO NOT have bike lanes, it is a leap in logic to then pin the blame of congestion to cyclists when a majority of congestion is caused by OTHER CARS.
Every reputable study that has looked at traffic congestion and alternate modes of transport shows that creating infrastructure for non-car transport is the key to a less congested and better city.
Removing bike lanes, and creating barriers for safe cycling infrastructure WILL lead to more congestion and DEATHS. It is overt disregard to think otherwise.