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Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

Expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs encourages cycling as a sustainable and healthy mode of transportation. Proponents argue that it reduces traffic congestion, lowers emissions, and promotes a healthier lifestyle. Opponents argue that it can be costly, may take away road space from vehicles, and might not be widely used.

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Yes

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No

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1mo1MO

How safe would you feel biking in your town, and why?

 @9V4MC8Rfrom British Columbia answered…3wks3W

i think you should be able to bike on different roads meant for bikes. An example of this is the valley trail in whistler bc every town should have one.

 @9V4HW8Mfrom Ontario answered…3wks3W

Biking in my neighbourhood feels safe, but trying to travel on roads with no bike lanes feels dangerous.

 @9V4BBZGfrom Manitoba answered…3wks3W

Unsafe, there are lots of bike thefts and stabbings in my city

 @9V47S5Xfrom British Columbia answered…3wks3W

not really, because sometimes people don't really cares that there is a bike lanes or even ignored which caused a accidents

 @9P8NRFMNew Democratic from Alberta answered…4mos4MO

Yes, and there should be more protections set in place for cyclists on public roadways.

 @9TNBDV8from British Columbia answered…1mo1MO

Yes, but the bike lanes should be on less travelled streets where practical, this would have a secondary effect of keeping cars off of smaller residential streets.

 @9SLJBJVfrom British Columbia answered…2mos2MO

Promote - yes. But do it where it makes sense rather than just for the sake of it. The most asinine construction of a bike lane was 10th Ave in Vancouver, hindering access to the VGH ER and The Blusson Spine Centre (to name a few). Last I checked people needing the ER or those with spinal injuries weren’t cycling to those facilities.

 @9RZPX67from Alberta answered…2mos2MO

no, bike lanes are dangerous and counter progressive for cities

 @9RDS9RZfrom British Columbia answered…3mos3MO

I would prefer to see bike routes separate from the main roads, but understand this is difficult

 @9W545SXNew Democraticfrom British Columbia answered…1 day1D

Yes, but require cyclists to pass a course for cycling in traffic, lane use, etc.

 @9W3RQ7Sfrom Saskatchewan answered…2 days2D

No, much of Canada is too cold for this to be a viable year-round solution.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1mo1MO

How do you think cities can balance the needs of both cyclists and drivers on busy streets?

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What is more important to you: reducing traffic and emissions or keeping road space for cars? Why?

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Do you think biking should be promoted as a green alternative to driving, or is it not practical for most people?

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Would you be more likely to bike if there were a bike-sharing program near you? Why or why not?

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How do you feel about sharing the road with both cyclists and cars? What challenges does that present?

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Do you believe dedicating more street space for cyclists is fair to drivers?

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In what ways could cycling impact the environment in your community?

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What do you think is the biggest barrier to making cycling a more popular way to get around?

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How would your daily routine change if your city had more bike lanes?

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