France to spend $2.2 billion to improve its cycling infrastructure

Clement Beaune, Transport Minister, called the move "unprecedented and massive" on a social media update.

According to a news report, the French government is planning to spend 2 billion euros to improve the country's cycling infrastructure. The government wants more people to buy bicycles and reduce the use of cars.

As per reports, the French government will spend 250 million euros per year between 2023 and 2027 to double the cycle lane network. Currently, the country's bike lane network is 50,000 km, which will be increased to 80,000 km in 2027 and 1 lakh km by 2030. Priority will also be given to provincial cities and rural areas instead of big cities.

The rest of the budget will go towards other measures aimed to boost the use of bicycles by people. It includes 500 million euros allocated to subsidies for buying either new or second-hand bicycles. The money will also be used towards improved bike parking facilities, anti-theft bike marking and providing primary school children with bike training.

Clement Beaune, Transport Minister, called the move "unprecedented and massive" on a social media update. Beaune also stated that the government wants to make bicycles an attractive alternative to cars while also offering a means of transport accessible to everyone, irrespective of age.

Source: Autoblog