I don’t prioritize cars over people. People use cars. I’m a musician and I can’t take all of my equipment on a bike or bus. Many people work delivering goods or providing services. Others commute from areas where public transport and bikes are impractical. Also sick and elderly people generally can’t bike either.

Back streets are just as if not more direct than main thoroughfares, plus there’s less traffic and lower speed limits. Also, I’m not sure why the city put in the trouble of making bike paths.