In a recent episode of the War on Cars podcast, Ontario Premier Doug Ford pushed a bill to require provincial approval for bike lanes, blaming them for traffic congestion.
Rep. Mike Lawler argued on the Max Politics podcast that reducing road lanes and removing bike lanes would alleviate congestion, without addressing any specific roadway issues.
Lawler's claims included unrealistic suggestions such as getting bikes onto sidewalks and stating that Vision Zero caused slower traffic, despite no supporting evidence.
Both Ford's and Lawler's statements reflect a deep misconception about traffic causes, emphasizing the urgent need for better education on urban transportation issues.
#traffic-congestion #bike-lanes #urban-transportation #political-misconceptions #education-for-officials
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