I’m strongly opposed to…

I’m strongly opposed to removal of bike lanes. This seems to unnecessarily put people on bicycles at higher risk of injury. Protected lanes save lives. I would be more likely to become a driver contributing to gridlock if there were fewer bike lanes to help me reach my destinations by bike. Cyclists and drivers aren’t two different groups who should have different rights to get where they are going. I am both a driver and cyclist, as are many many people. When I am driving I really hate having to worry about cyclists sharing my lane - it increases the stress of driving.

I am also a parent of two children who ride bicycles. I want them to be able to bike to their destinations safely too. Cycling is good for their health, and for their independence. But they shouldn’t have to share the road with drivers or be pushed onto very indirect routes on side streets that make it hard to actually get where you are going.

Please trust cities to make traffic planning.