I'm all for expanding cycle networks across major roads, but the wider motorist mindset isn't quite ready for it yet, particularly on my old commuting routines like these arterial routes into London. I'd love to see more cycle lanes but not at the cost of more injured or dead cyclists or scooter users.

[–] Exec@pawb.social 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sorry, what? Is that "lane" supposed to be a bike lane? That's narrower than most sidewalks. Also, about 100 metres in there's that lane merging in, what are you supposed to do then?
This is even less safer than op's photo because it forces cars to close pass bikers.

[–] avapa@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The sign says you should cross the patch of grass before the actual merge. I had a hard time understanding that sign as well because apparently that bike lane across the grass is a fucking 30cm wide gravel path I barely spotted.

[–] Exec@pawb.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And then what, "please continue on the highway lane"?

[–] BiNonBi@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 year ago

Well they thought it was okay for the bike lane to be on the highway in the first place. So, yes?

At least they had the foresight to see putting bike between two lanes of accelerating and decelerating traffic was bad. Now they just need to realize putting bikes next to high speed traffic in what is effectively a gutter is a bad idea.

[–] Redscare867@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago

Unfortunately they’ll never be ready for it. The good news is that dangerous cycling lanes like these aren’t the only option. We should be investing in safe cycling infrastructure.