The infamous Sliema-Gżira bus lane has given some reprieve to cyclists who would otherwise prefer to break the law and ride on the promenade along pedestrians. According to a recent bike count, less than 20 per cent of the cyclists heading towards Gżira opted for the promenade, compared to half of the riders going in the opposite direction. The Bicycling Advocacy Group noted that The Strand was a fast road with a known 'dooring' risk from cars opening their doors and double parking that was dangerous for cyclists. However, the controversial bus lane has provided "reasonable protection" for cyclists. When offered a chance to use some sort of bicycle-friendly infrastructure, pavement ridership fell to just 18 per cent. However, those who did not have this option took safety into their own hands and opted for the promenade that was meant to be out-of-bounds for cyclists. The group has just released figures of its third bike count, which were collected in October and limited to three counting stations, as opposed to six in 2014, because of lack of resources. The cyclists were counted by some three volunteers at each of three major intersections: near the Luqa airport roundabout, on...
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