There is scientific evidence…

There is scientific evidence that (a) bike lanes protect cyclists and save lives, and that (b) they do not add to significant traffic congestion.

There is also evidence that adding additional lanes to roadways increases traffic over time and does not reduce congestion in the long term.

Climate solutions are multi-faceted and require supporting active transportation; more options for active transportation are becoming more widely used and accessible to more people (not just bikes but enikes and escooters) and these make it easier to get around cities. Supporting the infrastructure to do these things safely contributes to a healthier population and a healthier planet. It also helps the economy via making short trips to local stores easier. Bike lanes are a key piece of city infrastructure that should be supported, not vilified.

I do not support the removal of bike lanes. I also do not support a provincial government having authority over whether the city I live in chooses to implement bike lanes or not.