With all of the people I've…

With all of the people I've spoken with, nobody wants bike lanes anywhere. It's a waste of money and resources to build these bike lanes. I've heard the argument that they have them in Europe and other parts of the world. Obviously, those who make these statements are naïve about the development of European versus North American cities. North American cities never had conquering armies marching up or down Yonge Street. Or march along Bloor Street or any other street. China is much in the same boat as Europe. Except, in China the vast majority were poor, who could not afford cars and therefore used oxen carts and bicycles.
Besides, all of these major routes have a great subway system, that all can use, whether your pre-teen or elderly.
And, since when do we have an elected dictatorship? Once people are elected, they then start telling the people what they (the elected are going to do). Not what they were chosen to represent. A great example is in Mississauga, over 3,500 people signed a petition to stop the bike lane along Bloor Street. The elected body is ignoring the will of the people and are charging ahead to do what they want, not the people of the riding.