What are your thoughts on protected bike lanes?

[Heatman]

Personally, I believe that protected bike lanes are often seen as a safer option for cyclists, but some argue that improving shared road access is just as important.

Should cities invest more in protected bike lanes or is it better to make existing roads safer and more accessible for cyclists?

 

[Shortie]

I feel that protected bike lanes are great for keeping cyclists safe and, in a sense, for keeping traffic moving and preventing holdups due to bikes.

I know where I live: we have dedicated bike lanes, which allow those on bikes to use the road while also keeping traffic moving smoothly. They seem to work really well.