The French government encourages cycling to limit crowds on public transport
The French government has invested €20m to spur cycling after the lockdown, including a subsidy for bike repairs. Picture: REUTERS
“In total, 50km of lanes normally used by cars will be reserved for bicycles,” Anne Hidalgo told the Parisien newspaper. She also said another 30 streets would be made pedestrian-only, “in particular around schools to avoid groups of people”. Many Paris suburbs have also announced plans for new bicycle lanes, hoping to reduce pressure on heavily used commuter trains and buses as well as the Paris metro, where many seats will now be off-limits to keep people apart.
Health experts warn that the social distancing necessary to avoid a fresh surge in Covid-19 cases will be difficult in large cities, especially for people who rely on mass transport to get to work.
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