SooToday had an interesting article yesterday concerning bike paths. Research shows that in the long run (pun intended), walking, cycling and public transit infrastructure will alleviate congestion. Initially car use will be heavier, so eventually residents look for alternatives. It is a "learned" response, not necessarily intuitive. (Look it up or click on this link:) https://www.sootoday.com/local-news/how-a-handful-of-toronto-businessmen-got-their-way-on-bike-lanes-provincewide-9810398