On February 14, 2025, the Austin City Council unanimously passed a rule prohibiting parking in bike lanes to enhance cyclist safety. Council Member Paige Ellis highlighted community concerns over bicycle safety in busy areas, pointing out that parked cars compel cyclists into traffic or onto sidewalks, endangering everyone. The change reflects modern transportation trends, acknowledging the rise in food delivery and ride-share services. Officials aim to update city code to improve safety, yet some council members advocate for further infrastructure to bolster protection for cyclists long-term.
Ultimately, if we really want to protect riders and make sure that people are not parking in the bike lane, we have to build infrastructure that physically prevents people from entering the bike lane.
What you see, especially in the downtown area, is food delivery drivers or other sorts of ride-share services stopping in those bike lanes.
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