I have commented in the past about cycleways in the Sydney CBD and feel compelled to do so again.  My comments this time are specifically about the cycleway in College Street, between the Cathedral and William Street.

I do not understand why cyclists run the risk in College Street traffic when there is a new cycleway running a parallel path.  Any week day afternoon there are many cyclists weaving through the traffic in College Street and yet the cycleway is largely unused.  Last Friday afternoon I witnessed an altercation between a driver and two cyclists at the William Street lights.

Something needs to be done.  College Street is dangerous for cyclists and for drivers.

If the cycleway is badly designed and in the wrong place, admit defeat and move it so that it can be used, otherwise get rid of the cycleway.  What is the point of retaining a cycleway that is not used?

Finally, if the cycleway is to be retained, then cyclists should be forced to use it.