What compounds the problem is that the bike lanes are often built where it is easy and non-controversial to do so... and so the actually difficult spots get lef

What compounds the problem is that the bike lanes are often built where it is easy and non-controversial to do so... and so the actually difficult spots get left until last... which are often the key points that dissuade people. Key example [0], the difference between the north and south entrances to the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway, which are under different local governments. The North Sydney council is actively fighting an upgrade [1], whereas on the south side it's smooth access expanding into a network of bike paths. In my city, the major conflict points are all short stretches of busy narrow road, while paths are going in elsewhere. [0] https://bicyclensw.org.au/a-tale-of-two-sydneys/ https://bicyclensw.org.au/a-tale-of-two-sydneys/ [1] https://architectureau.com/articles/sydney-harbour-bridge-cycle-ramp-proposal-falls-flat/ https://architectureau.com/articles/sydney-harbour-bridge-cy...