Safety, lack of proper lanes, turn many off cycling, says city counci

Fears over safety, potential conflict with cars and pedestrians, and poorly planned bike lanes discourage many from getting on a bicycle, Melbourne City Council research has found.

Lord mayor Sally Capp and councillor Nicolas Frances
Gilley, the chair of the MCC's transport portfolio.

The city council will on Thursday release a discussion paper on cycling that will help inform its next transport strategy, due out by the end of this year.

Read the story Clay Lucas from The Age - “Safety, lack of proper lanes, turn many off cycling, says city council.”