1. Nothing is as inefficient at moving people as the private car. All that space for 1 person.
2. The article states that business has not suffered. Take your fingers out of your ears & stop shouting, "Lalalalala!"
3. Why does passenger & pedestrian safety trump cyclists' safety? They are equal. Passengers and pedestrians will be safe if they take into account that they have to look before stepping into a bike lane.
2. The article stated that there was a decrease in accidents. Look up the data yourself if you don't believe it. There isn't room in every article for data to back up assertions.
3. Dupont & Harbord are NOT 1 block away. More like 2-3 blocks, and long ones at that. And Dupont in the Annex is way more dangerous because there is no bike lane (Sheesh!) Cars are a lot faster than bikes. They can better afford to go out of their way.
4. I think you're an occasional, recreational cyclist. A cyclist who uses their bike for primary transport wouldn't make those silly arguments.