Have a look at Mariahilferstrasse in Vienna. There were the same arguments. Where does the traffic go? Which streets are gong to be made worse in compensation for making one better.
The answer to that was, none. No street was made worse to accomodate more cars. The traffic in the case of Mariahilferstrasse simply mostly disappeared. It did not spill over to other streets.
Probably not intentionally considering what community you are in right now, but your comment sounds like this meme.
That being said blocking access to certain roadways can actually decrease car volumes in other locations. This is called Braess’S Paradox.
This video explains this counterintuitive effect better then I can.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mlH9bnvWVE
How the heck does me wondering how diverted cars are being kept off the primary cycleway sound like that meme? It’s the literal opposite.
I’m well aware some traffic will evaporate and I also know how to suck eggs, thanks.
Have a look at Mariahilferstrasse in Vienna. There were the same arguments. Where does the traffic go? Which streets are gong to be made worse in compensation for making one better.
The answer to that was, none. No street was made worse to accomodate more cars. The traffic in the case of Mariahilferstrasse simply mostly disappeared. It did not spill over to other streets.