This sharp black-and-white photo captures the delicate balance of space on a Barcelona street. The scene is dominated by a clearly marked dedicated lane for bicycles, an attempt at urban planning to encourage cycling. However, the boundaries are fiercely contested: scooters and motorbikes crowd the pavement and the edges of the lane, embodying the relentless demand for space in a dense city. From the safety of the pavement, black-and-white bollards stand guard, separating pedestrians from the vehicular chaos. The photo is a perfect study in urban priorities, capturing the daily tension between the city’s design intentions and the reality of its vehicular life.