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✨ Post Your View in the Comments! ✨ 🚲 Deansgate’s Cycle Lane: More Than Just Paint! During construction, many argued that cycle lanes “cause chaos” and “aren’t used.” Fast forward to today: this lane is BUSY every single day. 💬 Common complaints vs reality: 🔹 “Cycle lanes cause traffic jams!” ➔ Actually, studies show that more cycling = fewer cars. A UK study (Transport for London, 2020) found that a 10% shift to cycling reduces congestion by 30%. 🔹 “Nobody uses them!” ➔ Watch the footage. Dozens of riders — commuters, families, couriers — using it safely. 🔹 “They waste road space!” ➔ A single traffic lane moves 700-1,000 people/hour in cars. ➔ A cycle lane? Over 2,000 people/hour at peak efficiency (UK DfT Data). 🚦 Highway Code Update Reminder (2022): Drivers must give priority to cyclists when turning or crossing lanes. Cyclists have greater protection under the “Hierarchy of Road Users.” Cycle lanes are now essential parts of urban transport planning under UK guidelines. 🔔 If we want safer, cleaner, and less congested cities, cycling must be part of the solution. What’s your experience with the new lanes? 🚲💬 Drop your thoughts below! ManchesterCycling Deansgate CycleLanesWork CyclistLife CycleSafe BikeToWork SustainableTravel UrbanCycling UKCycling #highwaycode

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