Being against bike lanes does not necessarily equate to being against cyclists. Bike lanes take cyclists out of the main traffic lanes and have been shown to be a contributing factor in many accidents - especially right hooks. So you can be pro-cycling and anti-bike-lane.
There's this notion that bicycle infrastructure is always good for cyclists, but the reality is a bit more complex.
As for AAA, they probably think they're doing automobile drivers a favour by being against bike lanes. They probably don't think much beyond the idea that preventing bike lanes will save money for car-related projects. As such, I think they're looking at the issue too simplistically, which is why I've always voted against AAA when I've seen the issue come up, even though I actually believe that bike lanes are a bad thing for cyclists (and for automobile drivers too).
Last edited by ianbrettcooper; 10-03-10 at 09:02 AM.