Every time a bike lane gets built in what used to be a lane for cars, someone complains about the low cycling rates and worsening driving commutes.
In some cities, mayors use the myths about bike lanes to justify ripping them out and halting new ones, demonstrating a lack of understanding of urban infrastructure benefits.
Nic Laporte unpacks the implications of yielding to bike lane skeptics, revealing the lack of imagination needed to see the negative impact of not having people-centered infrastructure.
This commentary encourages a shift in perspective and suggests redirecting conversations from combative debates to informative discussions about the benefits of cycling infrastructure.
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