This project goes against…

This project goes against trying to reduce gridlock. It also goes against climate change initiatives. It goes against encouraging people to be more active. It goes against the safety of cyclists, pedestrians and drivers.
It’s not cost effective since the lanes have been built in recent years and it will be very expensive to remove. Any removal will contribute to interfere with traffic which is counter to the idea of reducing gridlock.
This is just a political move by the government to divide people on an issue where people should be uniting for: encourage public transport, encourage diminishing gas emissions by decreasing car traffic, encourage healthy and safe exercise by cycling in the city. Removing these bike lanes will have 0 impact. It may actually embolden more drivers to take to the roads. All this is counterproductive. Every major city in the world from Paris to New York City is developing their bike lanes and decreasing car presence. Think of air pollution and our health. Think forward not backwards.