NRMA claims that cycle paths are a waste of money show the motoring group to be out of touch with the realities of city livability, transport planning and even other motoring organisations.

"Cities around the world are rediscovering the benefits of cycling. Soaring world oil prices, the urgent need to combat climate change and crippling traffic congestion have all converged to cause a surge of interest in boosting bicycle use" said Elliot Fishman, Policy Advisor at the Cycling Promotion Fund.

"Widening the road to relieve congestion, as the NRMA suggests, is like putting more holes in a belt to solve an obesity problem" said Fishman.

The NRMA article created lots of excellent responses from around Australia from people interested in generating sustainable and liveable cities and communities for the future

• Click here to download the reponse the Clover Moore, Lord Mayor of Sydney City Council
• Click here to download a great article by Lisa Pryor
• Click here to view some of the great letters to the editor
• Click here to view the excellent bike assist service offered by the RACV
  you may like to check out their insurance options and support an automobile association with a vision and committment to cater for the needs of all road users