This legislation is a stark…

This legislation is a stark example of playing politics over doing what actually improves the lives of our citizens. Cheap shots for getting votes from the vocal nay-sayers against bike lanes when the outcome will undoubtedly worsen road safety for ALL users (including anti-cycling motorists) based on the myriad evidence from around the world on the benefits of active transportation infrastructure is an act of sheer cowardice and incompetence.

If our official cannot even take the time to scratch the surface on the available data for the proposals they make, we are in serious trouble. If you want less congestion, more parking spaces available, more efficient movement of people, nicer communities to spend time in and better income for local business: bike lanes do all that! Just because there are loud people opposing what they view as an imposition on their rights, does not make them correct or worth pandering to.

Look at the evidence. Look at the cities, countries and communities people LIKE to spend time in. What are the themes of their priorities and actions? On the flip side, look at places that have done what you are suggesting we do. How has highway widening worked, as logical as it SEEMS? Does making more space for cars reduce congestion? Or is getting people out of cars the only way to reduce traffic?

Ask the questions! Look for answers! Don't just make rash decisions based on what you think makes sense. Especially when people WILL be harmed and very likely killed if this action comes to pass.