Hello, Andy from the Data Working Group here.
Firstly, I'd suggest that everyone takes this this discussion to the forum (a specific topic about this edit).  I can see that there are already general discussions there such as https://community.openstreetmap.org/t/zniszczenie-mojej-pracy-nad-infrastruktura-rowerowa/125418 .
Secondly, I'd suggest that people post pictures of the actual infrastructure to illustrate their point of view.
Mapping cycleways and footways isn't a "black and white" issue - there are times when it makes complete sense to map it as part of the road infrastructure, and times when it makes sense for them to be separate from the road (and indeed separate from each other).  Only by looking at up to date pictures will people be able to see what is there.
Best Regards,
Andy Townsend, on behalf of OSM's Data Working Group.
