I use the bike lanes often…

I use the bike lanes often and view them as essential transportation infrastructure!

Separating cyclists from vehicles is essential to achieve Vision Zero (see Vision Zero Plan Overview, Toronto.ca). If ensuring the safety of vulnerable road users if not convincing enough somehow, bike lanes actually ease congestion in the long term. People want active transportation systems, and they use them when they are safe, available and consistent (see "Do bike lanes really cause more traffic congestion? Here's what the research says, CBC News, Oct. 22/2024).

Cycling is inexpensive, good exercise, and a great way to commute in a city.