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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Adeshola Ore

Melbourne’s ‘pause’ on new bike lanes sparks outrage on World Bicycle Day

A cyclist riding through Melbourne
The City of Melbourne has built more than 19km of protected bike lanes in and around the CBD over the past two years. Photograph: James Ross/AAP

Cycling advocates are holding out hope that a halt on new bike lanes in Melbourne CBD announced Friday will be short-lived, warning of the risks posed by gaps in the network.

The Melbourne lord mayor, Sally Capp, said Friday there would be a “pause” on the construction of dedicated cycling lanes in the CBD. The City of Melbourne council said it would instead prioritise upgrading cycling infrastructure on arterial roads.

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