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The deconfinement should benefit the bicycle

2020-04-29T17:11:36.224Z


This alternative to public transport makes it possible to respect “social distancing”.


The strikes had already converted many users of public transport to the bicycle. The Covid-19 epidemic is expected to amplify the movement. " We expect demand to be much higher than at the end of last year, where it had already increased by 50% in Île-de-France , anticipates Boris Wahl, managing director of the specialized brand Cyclable. Unlike the strike, the pandemic will take hold over time. And the deconfinement comes at a time when the weather is nice, which encourages you to take the bike . ”

Temporary cycle paths

This mode of transport appears as an ideal alternative to public transport since it makes it possible to respect the famous "social distancing". It also has the advantage of avoiding the traffic jams and pollution caused by massive use of the car.

Read also: Deconfinement: cars, bikes and scooters offer an alternative to public transport

The public authorities are therefore increasing the measures to encourage the use of bicycles from May 11. Mission was entrusted to the former vice-president of transport for the Île-de-France region, Pierre Serne,

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Source: lefigaro

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