I will say, not all bike lanes are created equal. In the Netherlands, a lot of bike lanes are built as proper infrastructure. They're separated with a curb, nicely paved, free of debris, heck they often have their own traffic lights. In many US cities, they just slap some paint on the ground and call it good.
Having ridden on both types, the Dutch style bike lane feels much safer.
Having ridden on both types, the Dutch style bike lane feels much safer.