I hope to one day see them swimming in Sooke harbour.

Hmm, BC would reject funds from the Feds? I don't think so.

It only does that for me when I lose internet connectivity.

Despite biking to Paris, we opted to explore the city on foot and via transit. I was amazed how quiet Paris was. Not due to a lack of people, just a lack of cars, compared to North American cities. It was so much nicer than I expected.

What a coward.

I was on the other side of the raised bridge this morning. Neat to see it in action.

Also, freedom from traffic, parking hassles, and expensive and time consuming maintenance. Freedom to meet and talk with others you encounter while biking.

And they're right. Quality, people-focused infrastructure makes a huge difference. Bike lanes is part of that.

What you're describing is culture. New York has a different transportation culture than other US cities.

Subsidizing parking transfers money from non-drivers to drivers. It's not fair, and it's a poor investment. I agree with you that we should be improving the bus services. I think the OP does, too.