That argument implies you never improve infrastructure because of short-term congestion. Modal share in London shows only 34% of people getting around by private vehicles. <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Modal_share" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Modal_share</a><p>In New York bike tracks have improved the speed of traffic <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.fastcoexist.com&#x2F;3035580&#x2F;new-york-citys-protected-bike-lanes-have-actually-sped-up-its-car-traffic" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.fastcoexist.com&#x2F;3035580&#x2F;new-york-citys-protected-...</a>