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Melbourne narrows bike lanes on Elizabeth Street to add 45 parking spots, sparking debate over sustainability and safety.
The City of Yarra in Melbourne has started narrowing bike lanes on Elizabeth Street to restore 45 car parking spaces, part of a $750,000 road upgrade project expected to take four to five weeks.
The changes include resurfacing, new speed humps, and a contraflow bike lane, with night work scheduled from March 25 to 31.
While the council says the project improves road safety and balances parking needs, critics including Greens Councillor Sophie Wade and MP Gabrielle de Vietri argue it undermines sustainability goals and reverses recent progress on cyclist safety.
Residents are divided, with concerns over increased risks from car doors and criticism that the move prioritizes cars over affordable, eco-friendly transport amid rising fuel prices.
Melbourne estrecha los carriles para bicicletas en la calle Elizabeth para agregar 45 plazas de estacionamiento, provocando un debate sobre sostenibilidad y seguridad.