New South Wales Roads Minister Wants to Destroy Cycling in Sydney

                                                                                    Cycling Protesters, Sydney, Australia        

Australia's self proclaimed "biggest bike-lane skeptic in the government" and New South Wales (NSW) roads minister, Duncan Gay, has made clear efforts to remove the College Street cycle path in the city of Sydney.

The protected cycle path, which allows bike commuters to easily travel through the city will most likely be removed in September 2015. According to Gay, This actions will "accommodate for more cars and buses, while improving the city's economy." 

This is a clear step-backwards for the city of Sydney, as cities throughout the globe seek to improve their transportation issues with better bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and not by getting rid of it.

Even though Sydney's bike commuters, and residents in general, have shown strong opposition to removing the path, it is very unlikely that it will remain in place.

Gay's reputation of "getting things done" and the support of one of Australia's main political party, The Nationals, gives Sydney's residents the feeling that the city's progressive attitudes have become regressive.

Link to the Article:

http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/aug/25/sydney-australia-bike-lane-skeptic-cycling-duncan-gay-cycleways?CMP=share_btn_tw