This is indeed a sad time to…

This is indeed a sad time to see such regressive proposed legislation. It has taken many years to install the cycling infratstructure that we have and much more needs to be done. I am speaking from both a cyclist and a driver perspective.
As a cyclist I like that I have my own lane, to share with other cyclists, to get to where I need to go and not have to use my car. This includes, riding on busier roads as my destination point is often on those roads.
As a driver, I much prefer driving on roads where there is a bike lane. Otherwise cyclists will ride in a lane that is not wide enough to allow a car to pass without it going into the other lane. I slow to ride behind the cyclist till it is safe to pass.
Unfortunately many drivers are impatient and will not wait till it is safe to pass, thus increasing the risk of hitting the cyclist, or making an unsafe lane change, or increasing risk for oncoming traffic.
The presence of bike infrastructure is good for all. Better we reach our destination in one piece, even if it takes a few minutes longer.
I urge you to withdraw this regressive, environmentally unfriendly legislation and consider what more can be done to encourage people to leave their cars at home.