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Multiple reports contradict the misinformation about bicycle lanes worsening traffic congestion.

Bicycles are not the root of urban traffic problem. Bicycles and public transit are the most efficient way to move people through a city.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/bike-lanes-impacts-1.7358319 Science
Do bike lanes really cause more traffic congestion? Here's what the research says
Global studies show bike lanes can ease congestion, reduce emissions and are a boon to businesses

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8997564/
Cycling is a sustainable transportation mode that provides many health, economic and environmental benefits to society. Cities with high rates of cycling are better placed to address modern challenges of densification, carbon-neutral and connected 20-min neighbourhood goals.

The cost of removing new cycling infrastructure will be paid for my citizens who have already paid to hace these lanes installed.