France
Paris Unveils Even Bolder ‘Plan Velo: Act 2’
Paris, France Paris is to increase the number of protected cycleways in the city as well as boost bicycle parking spaces, according to its new 2021-2026 cycling plan published on 21st October 2021 and billed as ‘Plan Velo: Act 2.’ Plan Velo is the existing, A$233 million cycling plan which has been getting bolder and…
Paris Takes Further Bold Steps
Paris will soon become even more welcoming to bikes as the city authorities extend the 30km/h speed limit to the whole city. About two-thirds of the city’s streets were already 30kmh limited, but by the end of August 2021 it will apply to all streets except the ring road surrounding Paris and major boulevards and arterials.
Paris is Re-Proving ‘Build it and They Will Come!’
Cycling advocates around the world know that if they can overcome entrenched resistance and actually get protected facilities installed, the riders will come.
Now a recent study by the Paris city government has found that new cyclists account for almost six in ten users of pop-up cycle lanes in Paris, installed first in response to a public transport strike last winter with the network subsequently enlarged due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The study also revealed that prior to the pop-up bike lanes being put in place, women made up 36 per cent of cyclists in Paris, which has now risen to 41 per cent.
New Green, Micromobility Friendly Plan Approved for Paris
Paris / France Over recent years Paris has already been making the news for all the right reasons when it comes to micromobility. As we’ve reported here and here, the progressive Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo was re-elected last year for a second six-year term and has ramped up her already ambitious plans to make…