The change.org petition<\/a> — which hopes to see cyclists banned from riding two abreast on roads — had collected 94,776 signatures by Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n According to the petition:<\/p>\n It continues:<\/p>\n But the push has attracted some backlash, with Today breakfast show host Karl Stefanovic pointing the finger at \u201cangry\u201d motorists.<\/p>\n \u201cI do think it\u2019s the driver's fault on the roads I think that cyclists can be two or three wide\u2026and it\u2019s up to drivers to be patient.\u201d Karl is firmly on the side of the cyclists here. Where do you stand? Should cyclists be forced to ride single file on our roads? #9Today<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BARbbmV69v<\/a><\/p>— The Today Show (@TheTodayShow) May 29, 2018<\/a><\/blockquote>
\n\u201cWe, the undersigned, respectfully call on the Transport Ministers of each and every State in Australia, and each State Cabinet, to implement Compulsory Single File<\/em><\/strong> for all cyclists who ride in groups, regardless of whether a bike lane exists or not\u2026\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u201cWe are tired of taxpayer dollars being lavished on expensive road systems with designated bike lanes, only to see cyclists continue to ride 2 or more abreast, spilling into main traffic lanes and impeding traffic flow. We are tired of the safety hazards such cyclists present, and we are tired of being we’re told we’re bad drivers if we complain about this problem.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t understand why they are so angry,” Stefanovic said on Wednesday. “Cyclists are doing their own thing, they are great for the environment — making their own way to a place.”<\/h3>\n
\u201cIt is up to drivers to be patient. Drivers are the ones losing their heads here. I think cyclists are the people unfortunately bearing the brunt. Look at them, no dramas.<\/h3>\n
\u201cSingle file doesn\u2019t work. A cyclist has every right to go around another cyclist.<\/h3>\n
\u201cI am actually sick of the war between drivers and cyclists. Cyclists don\u2019t do anything wrong. They are fine out there on the roads and doing their bit, trying to be fit, healthy, good for the environment.<\/h3>\n
\u201cIt is drivers out there. It is drivers out there who are impatient and who are running and endangering cyclist\u2019s lives. I am sick of it.<\/h3>\n
\u201cSorry, just too many cyclists injured.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n