Pete and I talk constantly about how easy it would be for them to commit to cycling lanes in Canada. They make every effort here and with far less room. I hope you get your lane.
I know, it's so extremely frustrating the lack of bike lanes especially with shoulders 2-3 metres wide of dirt. I'm hoping the velodrome will bring more positive attention to cycling in the area but it may do the reverse as many view the velodrome as a waste of $$.