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When driving near a cycle lane, do you speed up or slow down? Where you're from may influence your answer

  • Written by Miguel Loyola, PhD Candidate on the Implementation of Sustainable Policies, ITLS, University of Sydney
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There are clear economic, environmental, safety and health benefits to getting people cycling more, but research shows would-be cyclists are reluctant to start without good cycle paths.

The problem for planners and policymakers is many Australians oppose cycle lanes, believing they’ll only force drivers to drive more slowly and...

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