I ride my bike for the…

I ride my bike for the majority of my errands, to commute to work, and for social outings. My community installed separated bike lanes, which have been a major game changer for me, especially as they are maintained in winter. This enables me to ride more than I ever did before. It saves me money on transit, taxi fares. On top of getting around, cycling keeps me active, and it boosts my mental health. As drivers seem to be more erratic, I am thankful for more cycling infrastructure that allows me to move around my city safely.

While I understand that some drivers are not happy about added cycling infrastructure, I imagine that many (myself included when I do drive) are grateful that cyclists have their own space on the road.

I hope that you will consider factors such as affordable transportation and personal wellbeing rather than simply considering matters of 'efficiency'.