in Berlin, pro- and anti-cyclists are engaged in a fierce battle

Berlin (Germany) is a paradise for cyclists. There are 2,371 km of bike trails, more than double that of Paris. Some streets are closed to cars. But to the great dismay of those who only travel by bike, the situation is changing. In one district of the capital, one had to be extended for more than a kilometer. But a few months ago, the municipality changed: the conservatives beat the social democrats and the ecologists.

Opposition from motorists

They made cycle paths a symbol. Several projects were abandoned overnight. So, twice a month, thousands of cyclists demonstrate in the center of Berlin to condemn the policy of the new municipality. “For me, as a cyclist, it is very important to be able to cross the city safely”, assures a woman. On the other side, there are motorists. Many complained about the ever-increasing space taken by bicycles. So what place in Berlin for cyclists and cars? According to a researcher who imagines the cities of tomorrow, there is no doubt that two-wheelers will win.