Originally Posted by
JonnyHK
Taking the lane would obviously be the best plan, especially if traffic was flowing.
Watch this journalist take the lane as he rides down this exact bit of road as part of a report:
Think you know your bike and road rules? Take the quiz
However, with the traffic slowing and coming to a halt at the traffic light, her choice to filter is not unexpected.
From "the Age" article you posted a link to:
Bikes are encouraged to pass at the left and stop at the front of traffic at intersections because that considerably reduces the risk of being struck by left-turning and right-turning vehicles,” he said.
Read more:[url] http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/think-you-know-your-bike-and-road-rules-take-the-quiz-20140320-3548k.html#ixzz2wc8UsAua[url]
Just like passing on the right here-and just as dumb. I can't believe the local advocqcy group promotes this.