Are our cities ready for the coming cycling revolution? | 7.30 

That’s a brilliant insight. “School traffic” is worse than work traffic these days… not to mention the horrendous waste of energy in drop off & pick up lines as cars idle with aircon running! As inner urban schools grow, the congestion around schools is getting insane!

Good in theory, but I suggest you watch some docos on the matter. Helicopter parents and dual working parents are the #1 issue, even with safe bike paths the parents won't leave the kids home alone or out of their sight

@@janeblogs324happens in other countries, if they build it they will come

yes, school pick up and drop off is terrible; if not cycling to school, then even coming to school half an hour early is a lazy workaround to reduce that traffic jam. though, honestly, cycling to school is achievable in 90% of cases, especially primary school. the other 10% of cases - the majority can use public transport or move; I never understood the parents who send, or drive, their child to a school that is far from home

Hub and spoke bike networks. Every school should be a hub of the local bike network, and spokes should run throughout it's entire catchment. Then you just need to connect all of these hub and spokes together. Once the kids are safe.. sort out the commuters

Thats because drivers aren't as accustomed to it, and frankly, the infrastructure encourages that hostility, the literal conflict. I'm a cyclist and a driver, and I get frustrated by cyclists when im driving. Cyclists should not be riding on 60,70, 80 kph roads. They shouldn't have to.

@@mattr8750 I agree wholeheartedly with everything you say about infrastructure. But infrastructure is not a good enough excuse to be abusive. Yelling and cussing at anyone is not acceptable. The problem with driver attitudes extends to motorcyclists, buses and pedestrians also. The problems with infrastructure also apply to these transit users as well.

I believe we are the best at it. And here in the west , we hold the crown.

@@mattr8750 4 abreast in Sydney cruising along in full "look at me" gear having a conversation while 20 or cars banked up creeping along is a sight to behold.

@@mattr8750 The biggest problem here are people like you who believe that because you own a car you have a right to all the public space. You say you're a cyclist, but I bet your not regularly commuting on your bike. More or a MAMIL, I'd guess, with that attitude.

I'd suggest adding 2m tall posters of photos of local cyclists smiling, with their bike being part of the picture, and an inspiring sentence, on each traffic light.

you could write to local council, attend local town meetings, and forbyour own sake arrive at 8am instead of 9am for now as it may make a real difference to the traffic. I find traffic is more aggressive in workday peak hour than it is on the busy Saturdays.

and just like with swimming, cycling in groups of 2-3+ can help with avoiding accidents as you may be more visible and may warn other members of the group of potential hazards etc

Its crazy that people in other states aren't allowed to ride on the footpath. As a Queenslander its absolutely amazing cause we can just switch to which ever one feels safer.

@@darkbin180 It's insane, you ride on the footpath and get a middle-aged white guy screaming at you to "get on the road", then you jump on the road and get a middle-aged white guy screaming at you to "get OFF the road" - only this time he's in a Toyota Hilux (probably). Nothing against middle-aged white people 👀

also driveways and sidestreets are scary

You're just going to have to take extra precautions because you'll always come off 2nd best against a car ,regardless if you're wrong or right

​@@ACDZ123 your 100% right

did you write to council about it, and address a local town council meeting

Agree!

The negative is that there is no emphasis on appropriate infrastructure.

To be honest if it's a commute I was doing everyday, I'd prefer a proper road so I could get there more efficiently

Anna runs a MTB coaching business so I am betting she loves it.

So sorry to hear that. I was hit by an open car door once and at a roundabout where a car coming from the left failed to stop. Both appeared to be a hit and run. Alas. 😑 I hope you get better soon and hassle everyone around you to join you in your cycling trips and/or join a local cycling group (if not already)

Really I wonder why we in mascot have protected bikeline to CBD but majority of people here use train to work? That protected bikeline almost empty everyday.... jesus our local government even need to make ads to beg people to use it.....

@@anubizz3 I like this route and take it often but I think it could be more popular and inclusive of all riders if they fixed some of these issues: - Not enough protection down Bourke Rd Alexandria due to gaps in the concrete divider for driveways. I think it would be better as a 1 way cycleway on either side of the road so cyclists don't have to ride unprotected adjacent to oncoming traffic. - "Shared paths" that are really just standard width footpaths with blue paint. They aren't really designed for both pedestrians and cyclists, but at least it's a better option than mixing with cars and trucks on the dangerous high speed limit roads. - Cyclist dismount signs: along the route into the CBD we're told to dismount and walk several times. Most of these areas have plenty of space to share, more space than some of the shared paths where we are not required to dismount. - Removal of the Dunning Ave cycleway. The should remove a lane of parking and build the cycleway properly instead of removing the cycleway. - Intersections with dedicated bicycle lights, except the cars get to do 2 full cycles of traffic before bikes can go. - The cycleway is the least respected lane of the road so it's always the first place to get blocked when there is any construction happening. I like that City of Sydney are making an effort to get more people cycling but there is always opposition, and compromises have to be made which make cycling less practical.

@@anubizz3 you must love catching the train when the union goes on strike or the network is shut down because of a signal failure or some bad weather aye mate.

@@alexandermcswiney8718 Not really I can ride my bike, my ebike, my motorbike or drive to work. Not to mention there is a bus... Unfortunately my life not as pathetic as you want to believe. I choose to catch a train because it's the most efficient for me to go to my job... If I want to go to my local shop I walk or ride a bike.. If I want to go to buy groceries or furniture or bring my kid I drive a car..... For anything else that further away and don't have fast public transport I ride my motorbike.... I am sure you able to bring your bike to Ikea and hauling mattress, bed frame or shelf.... Or maybe just maybe you just press delivery button because you lazy.. I

Nice wall of text mate. So you ride your bike when the trains are down. Nice to know.

Yeah I agree with you, we also need secure storage for motorcycle, e scooter, shoes, skateboard.... Why only bike that have privileges?

Agree with you if you build good public transport they will come.. Sadly its to good... That make my neighbours protected bikeline to CBD almost empty everyday..

empty cycleway is not too bad, each few riders on it make a difference and it makes them safer

You only see us road racers because we're the only ones left! Everyone else gave up long ago.

I'm 62 year's old and I still ride my (cheap) pedal only bike to my local shops and library. I am fortunate to live somewhere very flat with lot's of wide pathways and road's, it was actually one of the main reasons we moved to this area. I will continue to ride until I'm 6 feet under.🙃

That because Netherlands city is tiny....

@@anubizz3 bike infrastructure in Netherlands is not limited to cities. The whole country is connected with bicycle roads, so one can bike between literally any two points in the Netherlands uninterrupted.

@@anubizz3 not really. In the 70s the netherlands was totally car-dominated. People wanted something better, and they made it happen over decades. The size of the country or city has nothing to do with it.

You know what the best cheat mode? Good public transport. I live in mascot we have dedicated bikeline almost uninterrupted to city and yet barely anybody ride a bike here to CBD why? Because we have train that can get to CBD in 8 min.

this sounds awesome, ebikes help you reach a bit bigger distance than without the motor re mascot, active transport improves health, i would suggest combining the cycling for half way and the train for another; i suspect once you try, you might as well prefer to cycle full way :)

@@svetlanat3198 I did , I have 1 cheap bike , 1 E-bike, 1 motorcycle and 1 car and yeah I try every commuter option, there is no contest I believe thats the reason why most of my neighbor choose train as-well, Train the best by big margin follow closely by motorcycle. and how you suggesting me to ride 1/2 1/2? left my $2500 e-bike in station and hope it still be there when I go home?

@@anubizz3 sorry I was not clear; when cycling half way and on train half way, I board the train with the bicycle. I leave it parked at the destination

Have you joined a local cycling group

All of our cities were WRECKED for the car

glad to hear it; in Sydney the cycle paths are not connected, there are pieces of 50-200m to cycle on the road to get from one cycle path to the next one

Yes @mikey but you must remember that in other states it's different. I MEAN IN SYDNEY THE BUNCHIES DONT EVEN ROLL TURNS!

@@DomH1994 everyone’s entitled to their own sexual proclivities. Let a thousand blossoms bloom in centennial park I say!

Take trip to Europe. Germany is incredible in comparison to anywhere in Australia and the Netherlands puts them to shame...

Maybe their culture is incredible, but I can't imagine their bike infrastructure can be that much better than what we have here. @@MurrayMcDonald

No better public transport is.

@@anubizz3 why not ... both?

@@anubizz3 both are good, both help each other, getting cars off the road is good. both are good

@@samliveshere88 No public transport getting car and bike out the road.. 1 train = 800 cars and bikes. 1 bike=............ Don't you dare using public transport for you cyclist agenda... The same cyclists that removed alot of bus lane for your benefit..

@@anubizz3 bro I don't even own a bike

Plus it goes beyond that. The bigger vehicle must give way to smaller vehicles and is presumed at fault in collisions. They have some of the safest driving stats and driver satisfaction in the world.

Start paying rego then ..speak for yourself..again the minority trying to push their beliefs on everyone else ...your worse than religious door knockers honestly

Repercussions? The law which allows cyclists to pass on the left is flawed and sets both parties up for failure. Finding either party liable without evidence would never stand up in any court of law.

Jajajaja another Netherlands worshiper, jesus mate even NSW 20x bigger than Netherlands..... Netherlands city is tiny and flat. Improve our public transport so it can catch up to Tokyo, Singapore or Shanghai, not like pathetic Netherlands public transport.

You just describing benefits of public transport not bike. 1 train = 800 people, 1 bike =......, people that use public transport don't need parking and showers in their jobs, saving out precious water.

You just describe public transport not cycling..

​@@anubizz3 we can have botj good PT and bike facilities.

@@anubizz3 curious what makes cycling equivalent to public transport? I think there are some similar benefits however there are also differences. Some bigger ones will be knowing your streets better or getting the recommended amount of physical activity each week. Either way good to see agree on additional transport options

@@janegarnham Well we cannot if we convert alot of bus lane for dedicated bike lane... Bus lane = bus + taxi + motorbike + bike Bike lane = bike.....................

@@indoorkangaroo3431 There is no similar benefit.. 1 bus = 80 people, train = 800 people, bike..... Bus and train have have 50+ km journey, bike.... Bus and train passenger don't parking, bike... Bus and train don't need shower at work, bike.... Everybody can ride bus and train, bike....

Yay.. this is what my driving instructor said too

Even 30 sounds way too high.

Should we also fine riders who don't stop at red lights?

@@dickiesdocos Do you even realise what you just did? I me stating I want to stop drivers of cars hitting and killing cyclists your brain instantly went on the defense of the driver. You are coming to the defense of people hitting and KILLING people and to do that, spitting a stupid question that you think will reframe this to me doing the wrong thing or somehow being in defense of the other side. No. Fine cyclists that do it too. The red lights are there for good reason. Running the lights on anything is against the law. Not the response you expected huh. Your prejudice is showing. It's not a dichotomy of teams you hate or defend. Stop defending drivers that do the wrong thing. It doesn't matter if you cycle or not, being are being killed on the roads and that should be of greater concern to you than "your team".

Sydney cbd is already closed to cars, the parking is ridiculously expensive

turning a sidewalk into a bike lane is really bad. real cycling infrastructure needs to come.

That will not work cyclists will demand speed limit to be reduced.

a barrier is important, yes... poor engineers, this requires loads of space 🤔

@@svetlanat3198you wanna say that the roads aren't wide enough already???

Car rego & other fees don’t even cover TAC costs!!! We all pay for roads through our taxes. Nobody “buys” the right to use our roads. It’s way past time to reintroduce the Common Right of Way to from A to B, in place of the motor domination culture. 😎

Wrong. People pay rego upon their cars and rego doesn't pay for roads. People also pay income tax, stamp duty, gst and rates and that's what pays for roads. Those taxes also fund footpaths, clean parks with benches to sit on, public transport, schools, hospitals, the military and politician's gravy.

Small motorcycles and scooters are a good alternative to cars in terms of climate impact but some people ride very loud high power motorcycles through residential areas. I think we should make a new legal class of vehicle for high power e-scooters and e-bikes with throttles. Keep the least dangerous forms of transport (walking and cycling) the least regulated. People are starting to discover new forms of mobility but the laws need to catch up.

easy to get a high speed, cause an accident, often noisy unless a fonzie... and not an active transport mode .. but yes, helps with the congestion 🙂

Look but don't touch!

If you think cyclists are arrogant wait until you see car drivers! I've never once seen or heard a car driver sound their horn when passing a pedestrian and it baffles me how you think a person on a bicycle can possibly be going at a high speed.

The answer is in the name. Footpath. Cycling in Japan sucks because you are so often forced onto the footpath.

uh cause merica.

Cyclists over there have kids on board or are riding commuter bicycles. In Australia there’s enough Lance Armstrong wannabe’s that make sharing the footpath sketchy. Not saying it can’t be done but need more consideration from everyone to make it work well

So far as I am aware it is legal to ride on the footpath so long as you don't exceed 25kph

​@@bugsygoo It mean you never cycling in Japan.. 😂

Pete mate, cycling would cure all your ailments. Gie it a wee go laddie.

Not everyone is able to / wants to cycle, but if we improved the infrastructure and got more of the people who are keen to cycle to leave their cars at home there would be less traffic which is better for cyclists and motorists!

@@papa_gowon far too sensible a position. Bike haters willl never buy it.

could do with a mate and a tandem; if by car, then a 2seater or motorcycle and a great attitude 👍

No, you love being lazy and making excuses.

It’s a great feeling riding to work on a nice morning and seeing a group of all comers, kids, parents, commuters even Lycra (don’t tell them I said that though) bunching up at the share path crossings. Much more company than on poor weather days

Nothing compared to overtaking a 300 meter line of bumper to bumper traffic, with cars full of single occupants, staring into oblivion. If you know you know….

They're not annoyed; they are jealous.

If it's a dedicated bike path, then pedestrians shouldn't be on it. If they are, it's not dedicated to bikes.

For reporting the news? By the way thanks for watching

@dickies docos no you cupid stunt, for them being Labor propaganda shills.

Well, your helping to destroy the world by insisting on driving a car everywhere.

Jordan Peterson is a depressed narcissist and not worth quoting.

​@@bugsygoo well use public transport....

@@anubizz3 Why when I have a bike? It's quicker, cheaper and I don't have to sit next to smelly people.

@@bugsygoo How the heck is faster riding bike Bhahhahahahahah you ride to your corner shop in 2 block away? I feel sorry for all this people that need to smell your sweat, bhahahahha. Australian is not 3rd world country most people that ride public transport smell better than you bhahhahaha.

Google "electric cargo bike"...

Ah the woes of the ignorant. You realise that your 'need' for a car is by design right? The 40 km commute... Why do you think that is? Why are businesses placed in one area, houses in another and shopping in another yet? Perhaps to make you rely on cars?... No that couldn't be...

Anyone who takes up cycling is one less car on the road, freeing up the roads for people like yourself who kind of have no choice but to drive (for example your 40km commute)

@@kidShibuya not to mention the countless hectares of wide roads and parking which space everything out.

The main thing there needs to be is a refutation of people who think they have a right to public space because they own an over-engineered, polluting personal transport device. People cycle in cities. Cities are dense. That goes for the Netherlands and Australia. Long distance? It's a city. No-one is suggesting you commute in the outback. Most car journeys are a couple of kms. The weather is always used as an excuse. But Finnish kids ride to school on compacted ice. When it rains, wear a raincoat. It's true that Australian cities have been badly designed around cars. That doesn't mean they need to continue to be.

Your claim of fewer people being interested in cycling is plain wrong; lots of people are interested in cycling and there's more every year. Not everyone is fat and lazy, only about half of everyone. Also, your claim about bicycles being too expensive is also false; there's ;lots of cheap bikes out there. If the average punter can't afford a bike then that person is wasting their money on crap they don't need. As for mamils; haven't you ever wondered why they have so much spare cash?