Bike lanes are essential…

Bike lanes are essential transportation infrastructure that improve safety, support public transit, and simplify the roads for drivers. Local governments should have the autonomy to develop and expand these bike lanes without provincial interference, ensuring streamlined decision-making free from red tape and bureaucracy. Proposals to remove highly used bike lanes overlook the critical role these lanes play in providing safe, accessible transportation for thousands of cyclists daily. By offering a basic standard of safety, bike lanes reduce accidents and create safer streets for everyone. Separating bike lanes from car traffic also simplifies the road environment, easing the experience for drivers and promoting a more efficient, sustainable transportation system that benefits all.