In recent months, there has been growing confusion about what falls under the umbrella of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Some are now suggesting that accessibility laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should be grouped with DEI initiatives under labels like “DEIA,” an approach that risks undermining decades of legal precedent. But the ADA is not merely a DEI policy.

Creating a bike lane city infrastructure requires the coordination of the appropriate government agencies, resources, and construction logistics. It’s a time-intensive ordeal; however, the benefits are many for cities that are suffering from intense air pollution, overcrowding, and congestion. Bike lanes alter the city infrastructure and also improve the health of inhabitants.

Portland State University noted that when five major US cities incorporated protected bike lanes into their city infrastructure, bike ridership increased 170 percent.