Just to compare, this is the utopian dream for Toronto:
There are approx. 18 cars and trucks in that image.
They are taking up SIGNIFICANTLY more space, and are causing traffic.
Still, we keep saying, “give us more of this, please!”.
Insanity or stupidity?
As a visitor, you very quickly learn to look out for bikes. They’re nearly silent and they’re everywhere. Look before you step into a bike lane or it’s going to end in tears. The problem is that, later in the evening, the tourists have some weed and a few trippels, then they’re back out on the streets again, with no remaining situational awareness.