North Richmond Cyclists Protest Bike Lane Removal

0:00This is Corey with Sydney News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Cyclists in North Richmond kicked off a heated protest on Monday morning after the city of Yara started tearing up protected bike lanes on Elizabeth Street. The council aims to narrow the lanes and bring back 48 car parking spaces as part of a road resurfacing project between Hottle and Church, Streets. This move ends a five-year trial of wider, safer lanes that had turned into a big local debate. Mayor Stephen Jolley called the old setup, an underused bike super highway, and said the changes will let everyone share the street fairly. Protesters, including Greens politicians, showed up with signs, arguing the new 1.5-meter width is too narrow and unsafe for the busy route. Into the city center, bicycle networked blast at the council for backtracking on its bike-friendly reputation, and a safety audit warned of risks from poor driver-side lines. Some councillors, like Deputy Mayor Sarah McKenzie, who got hit by a car while biking

1:01nearby, voted against it, citing dangers in the growing area. Hundreds of locals urged keeping the lanes as is. Despite please for state help, the government says councils call the shots as standards are met, so work continues for four to five weeks with night. Closures from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting March 25th. DNN is sponsored by our partner. This hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM