Actually the article points to the fact that other studies have shown that bikes have either no effect, or improve traffic speeds, because one of the biggest mi

Actually the article points to the fact that other studies have shown that bikes have either no effect, or improve traffic speeds, because one of the biggest misconceptions in traffic planning is the solution is to increase roadways, when in reality, the answer is usually to reduce. Actual relevant reasons may be the growth of Uber, the change of speed limits, and/or the increase in population.