There seems to be a curious delusion among Melbourne cyclists. This idea that the Swanston St tram stops are being upgraded for the benefit of cyclists just doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
"I will try to show my fellow traveler, be they on the road or on this journey that is this life; respect and common courtesy. Even though it is entirely possible they will not show me the same." --Dave Moulton
"I personally have found that it changes things: I now readily go places I didn't. Cars are expensive to park; subways take too long. The bike is quick and easy." --Tom Keane, The Boston Globe
Topic of the week among inner Melbourne cyclists is the newly upgraded mega tram stop on Swanston St, in front of the State Library. It's been months and millions in the making, how would it work?
It's been about a year and a half since the curbside bike lanes were installed in Albert Street, East Melbourne. Let's go back and see how the setup is going.
"We try to do rides that are somewhat audacious. If they were easy, it wouldn't be all that satisfying when you get to the finish." --rider, Seattle Randonneurs video
Elly Blue recently wrote at Grist about the joy of being abused on the road for doing "something that's totally, mundanely legal". I had one of those experiences today.