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If you've spent time with bike activists, you know there's a rift between those who like bike lanes and those who don't. If I understand it correctly, the hating of bike lanes dates to a time when bikes were considered toys rather than vehicles, and putting in bike lanes was like making cyclists sit at the kid's table. Some people still feel this way, and there are arguements that bike lanes create a false sense of security, and what cyclists need is not infrastructure, but education in how to ride safely. My opinion is more inline with Dave, who just posted the following to the arcactive email list.
"I'll take the "false sense of security" bike lanes give me anyday. Without them, drivers come too close for my comfort, despite all the lights, reflective tape, and reflective clothing I use. Maybe I should be wearing an educational message on my back...?"