system is a safer option than uncontrolled intersections on many of our other streets. Driver behaviour and awareness of cyclists is so poor that any street is a risk. So sad to see another life lost. Someone who showed so much promise and contribution to society. Sympathy to Dr LiHong He's family. I hope that something gets done so there is no re occurrance. Unfortunately the cycle lanes don't work. There has been a 100%+ increase in cycle fatalities in Dunedin since the introduction of cycle lanes. Before the introduction of cycle lanes in 2007, 2008 and 2010 (with the exception of 2009) there were no fatalities. They just don't work: - the lanes are too small and drivers often don't see them. The cyclist is positioned in the blind spot of most ehicles. - the lanes cross on the inside of left turning vehicles. Passing turning vehicles, even when having the right of way on the inside is hazardous. - the lanes are directly beside parked traffic with no room to move if a car door opens. It is simply dangerous. The short term sollution would be to revert back to the shared traffic system. At least when a cyclist is sharing the road with other traffic they can ride in a manner where they are more visible to other traffic and avoid the hazards of opening doors better. The only place where cycle lanes have created a improvement is along Portobello road where there is physical segregation. For