May build more "bike highways"

May build more "bike highways"

Source: Huashang Daily (Xi'an)

On the morning of the 11th, the relevant person in charge of the Beijing Urban Road Maintenance Management Center was invited to the Beijing Traffic Broadcasting “Combating the Talks” program, and introduced the transformation and management of the Beijing slow-moving system (including bicycle lanes and trails). It is understood that Beijing is studying and piloting the construction of the city's first closed bicycle highway, and the project will gradually land next year. (October 12, "Beijing News")

For many years, urban road construction has placed motor vehicle traffic in the first place. In contrast, the importance of bicycle lanes is obviously insufficient, and many new planned roads do not have a slow system.

However, with the emergence of a large number of public bicycles and shared bicycles, bicycles have re-entered the lives of many people, and cycling has become more common. Correspondingly, urban road construction is also paying more and more attention to the slow-moving system. Newly built roads can ensure the right to bicycles. In some tourist cities or scenic spots, special bicycle lanes are also built for tourists to enjoy the scenery while riding. . The promotion of environmental awareness and the popularity of fitness have also made people re-emphasize this mode of travel, and the return of bicycles has become a trend.

In this context, urban construction should conform to the current situation and better protect the right to bicycles. The first closed-circuit bicycle highway in Beijing is the embodiment of advancing with the times. This move is both convenient and environmentally friendly, and it can also strengthen the body. It is also beneficial to the treatment of urban congestion and can achieve multiple wins.