Bike lanes save lives. Full…

Bike lanes save lives. Full stop. If that is not enough of a justification, consider also that more bikes on the road means fewer cars. If we really care about traffic and congestion, we should be embracing well-designed bike lanes as a way to improve traffic flow. Studies have validated the fact that bike lanes do not contribute to increased traffic.

I am both a cyclist and a driver. I bike when I can, but if I have to drive I much prefer driving on roads with separated bike lanes. Why? Because I don't have to share the same lane as a cyclist and worry that I might accidentally hit them. Bike lanes improve the experience for everyone - both cyclists and drivers benefit when safety is prioritized.

This proposed bill is absolute nonsense. Bike lanes should be preserved, not removed at municipalities' expense. The province needs to stay in their lane and leave decisions about cycling infrastructure to the cities where it belongs.