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SYDNEY drivers are more hostile towards cyclists than motorists of any other country, says a world authority on transport.
Christian Wolmar, a Briton who was invited by the State Government to promote bicycle use in NSW, said Sydney's cycling infrastructure is 10 years behind that of London.
"And believe me, London is by no means at the forefront of cycling," Mr Wolmar told the Herald. "You have to be much more careful here than in London because the drivers here are so much more hostile."
Mr Wolmar's comments come a day after the Herald showed commuting by bike could be faster than bus, train or car.
The traffic commentator, who has written extensively on transport planning, serves as a consultant and is a member of the board of Cycling England, mocked the NSW Treasurer, Michael Costa, whose passions are notoriously inflamed by the sight of lycra-clad bike riders.
"Apparently, he is quite hostile to cyclists but I can't understand how anyone, in this day and age, can be like that, particularly with petrol prices going up," he said. "People like him are backward in their thinking."
Sydney's drivers 'worst' for bike rage - National - smh.com.au
Christian Wolmar, a Briton who was invited by the State Government to promote bicycle use in NSW, said Sydney's cycling infrastructure is 10 years behind that of London.
"And believe me, London is by no means at the forefront of cycling," Mr Wolmar told the Herald. "You have to be much more careful here than in London because the drivers here are so much more hostile."
Mr Wolmar's comments come a day after the Herald showed commuting by bike could be faster than bus, train or car.
The traffic commentator, who has written extensively on transport planning, serves as a consultant and is a member of the board of Cycling England, mocked the NSW Treasurer, Michael Costa, whose passions are notoriously inflamed by the sight of lycra-clad bike riders.
"Apparently, he is quite hostile to cyclists but I can't understand how anyone, in this day and age, can be like that, particularly with petrol prices going up," he said. "People like him are backward in their thinking."
Sydney's drivers 'worst' for bike rage - National - smh.com.au