Every scientific study that…

Every scientific study that has been conducted in this subjected of bike lanes has demonstrated that bike lanes actually improve traffic. It calms down car drivers and provides an alternative for people to move. In addition if well designed it prevents accidents and decreases the potential of cars killing cyclists and pedestrians. moreover, each cyclist in the road is one less car. Therefore it is disappointing that the current provincial government does not follow these studies or uses common sense. In addition, with the current climate crisis we should be creating incentives to alternative modes of transportation, not creating barriers. This proposed policy is wrong and shortsighted. A recent study has shown also public heath benefits in New York City after the addition of bike lanes.