Sydney - filtering trial

[merv]

Well the Aussies are going to give it a go http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/m...130-2dkjf.html

[steve_t]

I'm sure heaps of Sydney riders already filter at lights. I guess at least now they will be able to do it legally.

[Big Dave]

You don't realise how much you miss being able to go to the front at traffic lights till you can't.
It removes much of the attraction of riding a bike in the city. Like thats a good move DUH!
Qld. Sigh.

The ban only came in while I was living in NZ.

[merv]

Mate have you been to Rome? The way the scooters and motorcycles take control at the front of the traffic light queues there is just a joy to see. So why isn't that OK in Brissie?

[Marmoot]

the practice will be permitted in some inner Sydney streets during a two-month trial to see whether it can safely help ease congestion.

I'd love to see that happening.

[Big Dave]

Mate have you been to Rome? The way the scooters and motorcycles take control at the front of the traffic light queues there is just a joy to see. So why isn't that OK in Brissie?

No - I haven't - but I've been to most big Asian cities and it's the same deal.

Why? Because somebody doesn't like it.

[merv]

I posted you some Rome pics back in 2009 when I went there - pics on this page http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ew-ride!/page2. The stoplight drags just looked so much fun - can't do that if you don't filter.