Please do not rip up these…

Please do not rip up these very important bike lanes. I was hit by a truck on a road where the bike lane was not installed at the time and I can't tell you how often I am worried for my safety with trucks and large vehicles either behind me or near me as I try to navigate the roads. I try to take any street that is safer or with bake lanes and it has made my cycling so much safer and enjoyable.

Previously Adelaide street was so dangerous to bike along as you had to watch not only for cars and potholes but also cars pulling over in front of you and people stepping out somewhat tipsy and not checking their surroundings. Now there is a dedicated bike lane and it is so much safer and easier to navigate.

Please don't take away the much needed bike lanes, it's not only a huge amount of money that won't help ease congestion but will only add to it as more people will either take cars or vehicles to avoid being hit on the road. Or worse more bikes will just ride on the narrow sidewalks.

My situation of being hit is not something I want anyone to ever experience. Please don't make a mistake that will hurt more riders.