Two students and an admin staff member are considering expanding campus bike lanes. Harry (Student) I've nearly been hit twice this semester just cycling from the library to the science building. We need designated bike lanes proper ones with painted lines and signage. It's about making campus safer for everyone, not just cyclists but pedestrians too. A dedicated space reduces unpredictable weaving. Dylan (Student) I get the safety argument, but I'm sceptical about where these lanes would go. Most campus roads are already narrow, and squeezing in bike lanes might cause more congestion. Unless we remove parking or pedestrian space, which won't be popular, I'm not sure we've got the room. Ms. Barnes (Admin) Space is one issue, but the bigger concern is cost. Infrastructure changes even repainting roads add up quickly. And if we're talking physical dividers or signage, it'll need real funding. We'd have to identify grants or budget reallocations before anything gets approved. Harry (Student) That's fair, but maybe we can start by gathering data. A campus road survey would give us a clearer idea of where bottlenecks are and where cycling traffic is highest. That could help us prioritise a few key routes instead of overhauling the whole system all at once. Dylan (Student) Yeah, that makes sense. We could overlay that with a safety analysis where past accidents or near misses have occurred. If there's a clear pattern, it would justify at least partial investment. Maybe something as simple as repainting and better signage could work as an interim solution. Ms. Barnes (Admin) I like the idea of prioritisation. And for any larger expansion, we'd definitely need to consult with city planners some of our roads border municipal zones, so any changes might require their input or permits. Route design can't happen in a vacuum. Harry (Student) Also, if we present this as a joint student safety and sustainability initiative, we might have more luck with external funding. Some transport agencies offer grants for greener campus mobility projects. We just need the groundwork ready to apply. Dylan (Student) Right. And students will take it more seriously if they're shown the real data accident maps, before and after traffic flows, stuff like that. That also helps with transparency and getting wider support, especially if space compromises have to be made. Ms. Barnes (Admin) Agreed. Let's proceed with a formal feasibility study and a thorough safety audit. Once that's complete, we can schedule a meeting with city officials next quarter to review the results and discuss potential next steps. That way, we're moving forward based on evidence, not just intention.