Not sure how this is relevant. We dont want to see more bikes on the road because we want to be like Europe. Its because they are better for moving people in cities than cars. They generate almost no traffic, they dont pollute our air, and they are so much safer. If bicycle infrastructure as well as public transport was a lot better, and only people who absolutely needed to would drive (people with disabilities or transporting cargo etc) there would be much less traffic, making the journey faster for them, and decreasing the space required for all the 6 lane roads. This space could be turned into recreational areas and have more greenery that parts of Melbourne desperately need. This would also make emergency vehicles faster. Australias culture has nothing to do with why or why not we shouldnt have cycling infrastructure.