"Destination or thorughfare? The future of this iconic Melbourne strop has residents dvidied"

It's weird when you realise that this headline is trying to imply that on-street car parking makes Sydney Rd a destination, while adding protected bike lanes would make it just a thoroughfare.

An utterly deranged take.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-04/sydney-road-cycling-bike-path-car-parks-residents-divided/102422786

#melbourne #urbanism #bicycles

Melbourne residents divided as the future of bustling Sydney Road strip hangs in the balance

The future of Melbourne's bustling Sydney Road hangs in the balance as cyclists fight for car parking to be removed, while business owners say the replacement of bike paths will force businesses to close.

ABC News
@jessta it's a catchy phrase but a bit weird, because the removing the on-street parks would make it a better thoroughfare (for active transport, and no worse for cars) but also a better destination (wider footpaths)