I oppose this proposal,…

I oppose this proposal, because the proposed policy is not evidence-based. Bike lanes do more than keep riders safe- they encourage more people to ride bikes, which reduces traffic. Every cyclist on the road means one less car in front of me on the road causing traffic. Bikes take less space than cars.
This is common sense.
It is also supported by data that suggests commute times are currently only minimally affected by bike lanes. As more and more people feel safe riding bikes instead of driving, those of us who have to drive will have more and more room on the road.
The best way to reduce traffic congestion is actually to fund safe, reliable, affordable public transit. If transit was better people would use it more. Again, this will reduce traffic.
Making more roads doesn't reduce traffic, getting people out of their cars does.