Bike lanes keep bikers safe…

Bike lanes keep bikers safe. Imagine if we didn't have sidewalks. City residents bike, walk, drive, and take the bus. There is room for everyone to get around safely, and the bike lanes protect people. Those making these decisions don't bike so they don't know the importance first hand. That's not just. Also, I live part time in Montreal and bike lanes don't slow down traffic. What helps traffic flow is more advanced signals for pedestrians, bikers and drivers. And not being able to make a right on a red light. These traffic controls make it so much easier, safer and less stressful to move around the city. Including as a driver! I don't have to worry about hitting a cyclist or pedestrian when I have a dedicated turning light. European cities also have this. I thought when Toronto got bike lanes, we were being more advanced in road infrastructure. Now people want to go backwards and back to chaos. It's extremely shortsighted.