Bikelash

the negative and outsized reaction of car culture to change

1. Denial - “We will never be Amsterdam”
2. Anger - comes in many forms, from demonization of cyclists as reckless to TV hosts yelling at a mayor <-- this story is here
3. Bargaining - resort to last-ditch efforts, e.g. lawsuits
4. Depression - self explanatory
5. Acceptance - people appear out of nowhere and start biking to school, work, wherever

Source:

Life After Cars by Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon, and Aaron Naparstek

https://www.lifeaftercars.com/