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How bike lanes sidelined cyclists: unearthing 190 miles of 1930s cycle lanes (www.globalcyclingnetwork.com)

submitted 6 months ago by HallowellNash@lemmy.world to c/bicycles@lemmy.ca

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[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 9 points 6 months ago

These bike lanes were a way of marginalising cyclists, and freeing up Britain’s expansive road network for the small number of wealthy car owners.

I'm happy to be marginalized if it means I don't have to ride in conflict with cars.