I am mainly a driver, but…

I am mainly a driver, but also bike occasionally where reasonable to do so. And I fundamentally disagree with this legislation.

In fact, I have never submitted a comment on proposed legislation before, attended a rally or campaign for any issue, yet am so disappointed with this proposed legislation that I am doing all of the above.

As a driver, I know that this proposed legislation will on average actually make congestion worse and my drive times LONGER, both today and in the future.

Studies have shown this again and again around the world. And it makes sense - in fact, I am a prime example of why: without plentiful, connected, protected bike infrastructure I will not choose to bike somewhere, even if it's relatively close. Instead I will get in my car and drive, adding to the congestion.

I want everyone to be able to get from Point A to Point B as fast as reasonably possible, today and in the future. And I know that congestion is only going to get worse and worse as the city and surrounding areas continue to add more people. There is no escaping that fact. So the only real, viable solution to this, both in the short-term and long-term, is to incentivize alternative methods of transportation like bike lanes.