Bike lanes are vital to…

Bike lanes are vital to safety. As a biker, I choose routes that include dedicated bike lanes for my safety and wellbeing because drivers are awful and put me at risk of an accident.
Bike lanes help reduce traffic by offering safe routes for alternative travel. Removing these safe bike lanes means people will be less likely to cycle for their commute, thus increasing road congestion.
Removing bike lanes also pushes bikes from the roads onto sidewalks, making it unsafe for pedestrians. As a parent to two young children, I want to know we’re safe from being run over by bikes and scooters on the sidewalk.
We do not need more car lanes to beat road congestion. We need better alternatives and cheaper fares for public transit.