Alberta wants to get rid of bike lanes

 

 

Alberta wants to get rid of bike lanes. The province's two major cities are being asked to remove bike lanes from major roads. But there has already been a backlash against the move.

Minister Devin Drieschen says bike lanes are causing traffic congestion and hindering the construction of infrastructure needed for Alberta's growing population. The minister said he is trying to remove many obstacles to fulfill the government's goal of developing road networks. The provinces are investing money in projects to add and expand roads to meet the growth goals we are aiming for in the province. "We want to make sure municipalities do the same," the minister said in an interview. The minister made the comments after posting a video and a letter on social media explaining his request to Edmonton councillors. He also called for the cancellation of a multi-year plan to build bicycle lanes along a few blocks of 132 Avenue on Edmonton's north side.