What are the benefits of using a bike for reducing the need for traffic signal phasing instead of driving a car?

[pada]

Oh please, you think slower travel times are a drawback? You must be joking. Cycling is about efficiency, not speed. And as for infrastructure costs, have you seen the price tag on those fancy traffic signal systems? Cities would be better off investing in bike lanes and incentives for cyclists. And let's be real, the only ones complaining about slower travel times are the ones stuck in their cars, going 5mph on the highway. ‍

 

[BikingRyan]

So, if cycling's about efficiency, what’s the deal with urban planners still pushing car-centric designs? If bikes reduce the need for complex signals, are we missing a chance to rethink traffic flow entirely? What if planners actually prioritized cycling in their designs? Would that force a real shift in how we approach urban mobility? And seriously, are there any cities that have made this jump successfully, showing measurable benefits?