I strongly believe this is a…

I strongly believe this is a beaurocratic based decision. Tax payer dollars should be much better spent on healthcare and education. There aren't enough family doctors in Ontario, and even having one doesn't mean you get to actually see them. Teachers are being hit, bit, kicked, etc daily as students with varying special needs are in regular classes without support, and everyone loses out.
I know for a fact that city planners know what's best for their cities, so coming and now removing these bike lanes is ridiculous. I believe this will cause more accidents as too many cyclists don't wear lights or reflective gear already. Being on the actual roads will be even more dangerous.
There is also zero proof that it will alleviate gridlock. I commute 7.6kms and on roads without designated bike lanes, where the gridlock is absolutely ludicrous most days. So by adding even more cars to the roads (as I know many cyclists, myself included) who won't go on roads without designated bike lanes for safety reasons. So they'll be driving instead. That's a recipe for disaster when it comes to gridlock.