I think that the introduction of bike lanes into the streets of downtown Victoria was no doubt a well-intentioned endeavour. The roads are congested, parking spaces are difficult to find, and vehicles are responsible for pollution in the city. All these issues are increased during peak times, so any policy which discourages the use of vehicles and encourages people to use greener alternatives of travel seems like an idea that would be welcomed. However, not everyone agrees. Some have argued that the new cycle lanes have taken much longer to install than originally planned which has caused disruption to motorists and cyclists alike. Mayor Lisa Helps herself conceded that the projected time line for completion doubled from four to eight years with completion now expected in 2020. Michael Murray of Victoria notes that shop owners are up in arms that street-side parking spaces have been carved up to make way for the bi...