[MelBridgeman]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

Let me recap this thread:

habernac stated more than 1,000 cyclists commute year round.

THE SCUD stated it's ridculous that Calgary build bike lanes to accomodate 1,000 people.

My argument was that these 1,000 people would have to drive if they weren't biking. That would add 1,000 cars to the road, commute, drive time and parking.

afc wimbledon said people will ride whether there are bike lanes or not. I am saying if you give people bike lanes where they feel safe, more people will bike. username appears to be one of these people.

bizaro86, you are saying that it is ridiculous that if more people bike into work, that it could lower the commute time for drivers. How is it ridiculous? By taking drivers and putting them on bikes, you are reducing the amount of cars. With less cars on the road the commute time is quicker. It is faster to drive downtown at midnight than at 8am. Although the difference would not be that severe, it is the same idea. I'm not saying 50% of the drivers will switch to cycling. I am saying that if you give people better options to bike to work, more people will use them. With a city population that continues to grow, the city itself needs to find more ways to get these people into downtown. By creating bike lanes they are helping to reduce commute times and lowering the effect on the environment. The change won't be seen overnight, but it should be seen.

I bet more than half them would walk/transit instead of drive.