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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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 @9P8NRFM from Alberta  answered…9mos9MO

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

 @9W545SXfrom British Columbia  answered…5mos5MO

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

 @9W3RQ7Sfrom Saskatchewan  answered…5mos5MO

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

 @9RZPX67from Alberta  answered…7mos7MO

no, bike lanes are dangerous and counter progressive for cities

 @9RDS9RZfrom British Columbia  answered…8mos8MO

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

 @B2TYRNRfrom Alberta  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, but the government should take more care in taking measures to ensure bikes don't interfere with traffic.

 @B244VCMfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

Bike Lanes are extremely important. You can't have a bike on a sidewalk, for hurting a pedestrian. A bike on a road is dangerous because of the drivers in cars. I think we need to start thinking outside the box. Bike chain programs while the idea is amazing, people mistreat the bikes and the scooters.

 @B228W6Vfrom Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

Yes but privatize bike sharing services, and there should be more reform to include cyclists in traffic laws

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