This seems like a big waste…

This seems like a big waste of time and money. If a city proposes a bike lane and its residents don't like it then they can vote for a different city council. The province should weigh in on local decisions when they have broader implications, like the need to build more housing. But if a city wants a bike lane instead of a car lane then that doesn't affect people in other cities. It's a waste of time to add a layer of provincial red tape on a strictly local issue.