This is obscene and should…

This is obscene and should not be validated. Multiple examples in Europe - with arguably more narrow and antiquated infrastructure and streets - support and in fact thrive with bike lanes. As a physician, promoting more driving as opposed to cycling or even using public transportation have been shown to be harmful - it promotes obesity and decreased movement. Combatting gridlock is not achieved by increasing more lanes - studies of highways show that when more lanes are added, it doesn’t decrease traffic, but ironically, it INCREASES traffic because MORE people use that method of transportation. We also haven’t allowed enough time for the cycling lanes to really show their long-term benefits. We need more data points, and evidence based analysis. Bike lanes should be maintained. Public health officials should be consulted in this decision.