Hayden has lobbied for bike lanes for years. Now he's given up
Hayden Lavigne, a cycling advocate from Melbourne, has decided to cease his efforts in lobbying for better bike lanes due to frustration with local politicians. He believes that despite the clear benefits of cycling infrastructure, political resistance remains strong, particularly concerning parking issues. This sentiment reflects a broader struggle in Australia, where cycling participation has stagnated despite various active transport strategies.
- ▪Hayden Lavigne officially gave up lobbying for bike lanes after years of frustration with local politicians.
- ▪He founded a community group to promote cycling and walking but closed it down due to lack of progress.
- ▪Cycling participation in Australia has remained stagnant over the past decade, despite strategies aimed at increasing it.
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Why Australia still struggles to build bike-friendly citiesBy Rhiannon Stevens for ABC's Long ReadLong ReadTopic:Urban Development and PlanningSun 24 May 2026 at 4:45amSun 24 May 2026 at 4:45amSun 24 May 2026 at 4:45am(ABC News: Kylie Silvester)abc.net.au/news/active-transport-cycling-bikes-cities-safety/106710436Link copiedShareShare articleAt the rate Australian cities are building cycling networks, a cohesive system is probably decades away. What’s taking so long?On April 7 Hayden Lavigne officially gave up. "You can only lovingly explain the obvious to a spineless politician so many times before you realise they aren't confused.
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