> rates of cycling are higher in countries where [people on bikes] feel safest. And there are few things that make riders safer than lanes that separate them from cars. These are a lot cheaper to build than new subways, allowing cities to reduce traffic and save money by encouraging people to switch from four wheels to two. “If you build bike lanes well, and have a bike system that can compete with the car, then bikes can go a long way to mitigate congestion,” says @BrentToderian