It's hard to understand how…

It's hard to understand how politicians who don't live downtown, don’t cycle, and somehow still expect to breeze through a major metropolis by car are the ones making decisions to dismantle bike lanes. After years of planning and investment in this infrastructure, we're now supposed to believe that removing it will "improve" traffic flow. In reality, this decision wastes taxpayer dollars, puts cyclists like myself at greater risk by forcing us back into shared lanes with cars, and conveniently funnels money toward construction contracts. And yet, as public transit remains underdeveloped, it seems we’re supposed to accept this as a "solution" to congestion. It's a misguided attempt at progress that misses the mark on safety, sustainability, and smart urban planning.