how does the government intend to improve the safety of cyclists?

An increasingly dense traffic, and an often difficult cohabitation with cars. En the city as in the countryside, cyclists sometimes find it difficult to feel safe. This is the case at Tarbes, Or he not’exist that 20 kilometers of cycle paths for 40,000 inhabitants. This shortage is holding some consumers back from getting on their bicycles. “I would take it more, if there were more amenities”, confirms a user. The observation is the same on the outskirts.

244 cyclists died on the roads in 2022

Last year, 244 cyclists lost the life, including 137 outside urban areas, in increase by 47% compared to 2019. Therefore, thehe government wishes to strenghten the road network for THE cyclists in order to reach 100,000 kilometers of cycle paths with his bike plan. Cost of the operation: 2 billion euros. Insufficient sums according to some associations. One of others goals is todevelop whole axles to separate cars from bikes, like in some cities. To improve traffic and enhance safety, changes to the highway code could be tested.