Removal of Marine Parade separated bike lanes.
Bicycle Network have wrapped up the user survey. An outstanding 754 responses were received which provides a strong evidence base for future advocacy. The results reinforce what many riders know and have been have been telling Bicycle Network. The main findings were:
70% wanted the protected bike lanes retained (with or without design improvements).
73% said the protected lanes made them feel safer.
Of those who have ridden Marine Parade since the removal, almost two-thirds said their riding experience is now much worse.
Importantly, where people wanted changes, they overwhelmingly called for better-designed protected infrastructure, rather than no protection at all.
The data from respondents will also be used:
* to brief the Department of Transport and Planning and the Minister's office.
* as a case study in our Victorian State Election advocacy.
* as an input to revisiting Marine Parade again in 12 months, once the additional treatments have been completed, to understand how the route is performing.
Thanks to all members and supporters who completed the survey. Having 754 people take the time to share their experiences gives us a much stronger voice when advocating for safer cycling infrastructure.
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