This is important because it can help congestion duiring rushg hour traffic, a motorcycle takes up more space than is needed. It also benefits the cyclist, as our bikes, especially in 90 deg plus weather tend to get very hot, to the point of everheating, where in some situations we have no choice but to lane split to keep our bike from overheating. Also there is proven statistics. In countries, cities, and states where lane splitting, or sharing is legal, there are fewer collisions with car and bike.