Bicycles are prohibited around the Sydney Opera House. (photo by the Daily Telegraph)
Sydney Opera House (Sydney Opera House) has announced a ban on cycling, motorcycles or skateboarding in the area, the Daily Telegraph reported. Visitors who want to visit Australia's most representative tourist attractions need to reconsider the way they visit.
Since last week, visitors using bicycles, motorcycles, skateboards and other non-motorized vehicles have had to get out of the car and walk or park around the Sydney Opera House.
Opera House Chief Executive Officer Helene (Louise Herron) wrote to Sydney City Council Director Baroni (Monica Barone) that the safety of tourists and customers is the most important matter, so the Opera House is taking some reform measures. Reduce people's risk of injury in the area and provide them with a good walking experience.
A spokesman for the opera house said they had no intention of imposing any formal penalties. Staff and patrols will help visitors understand the new rules and guide people to use some of the facilities on the site.
But Wallas (Bastien Wallace), public affairs manager for the new state of Bicycle Network, a bicycle advocacy group, argues that more people should be encouraged to ride to the Sydney Opera House, rather than pushing them into a crowded train system. Or make them pay for expensive parking.