Protected bike lanes are essential for getting more people to ride, but the real debate is where they should go. In Seattle, we've added miles of protected lanes, yet car congestion hasn't improved, and some businesses complain about lost parking. Bike advocates say the lanes are working because ridership is up 20% since 2019, while drivers argue they just push traffic to side streets. If we're serious about reducing emissions, should we prioritize cyclists over drivers on major arterials, even if it slows commute times for cars?