It's Not Just About Bike Lanes
This article, again from the ABC highlights the dangers of cycling on Australian roads as compared to our European counterparts where cycling is extremely prevalent. This article is relevant to the current situation in Brisbane in that while plenty of money has been invested in cycling, it is not working out as expected. This is a result of the landscape and infrastructure in Brisbane. The hilly landscape is not ideal for people wishing to cycle as a method of transport. Nor is the temperature or the vast size of Brisbane compared to many European cities which ae much more dense. Investing more money into public transport would be a better way of helping reduce car use as it is more likely to be taken up by people if we have more frequent and far reaching public transport.
