The only proven way to…

The only proven way to reduce car traffic (“reducing gridlock”) is to provide viable alternatives to driving. Spending tax dollars to remove existing bike lane infrastructure is a poor political calculation that doesn’t address the needs of the constituency or make good on the promises made in this bill. Investment in the expansion of quality bike lanes and quality public transit will ultimately be the best antidote for car traffic. Every ride made on a bike or on transit keeps a car off the road (thus freeing up more space for the people who do choose to drive, not to mention the reduction in emissions). Without bike lanes, the road becomes a more dangerous and unpredictable place for everyone, drivers and riders alike. I’d like to think that the provincial government has access to this information. If not, we may need to think about changing things up. If so, please trust the data and the experts and do the right thing.