Economic Observation Network According to the CCTV News app, Emmanuel Gregoire, the mayor of the French capital Paris, announced on the 14th that he plans to invest 200 million euros before 2032 to expand and renovate the existing bicycle network, making it easier for more people to ride bicycles.

According to French sources, this investment will be used to build a safer and more connected bicycle network in Paris, including the construction of 140 kilometers of dedicated bicycle roads and the renovation of 220 kilometers of single carriageways to allow two-way bicycle traffic. In addition, Paris will also design and renovate 420 intersections to ensure the safety of cyclists.

Gregoire announced the above content when unveiling the Paris cycling plan from 2027 to 2032.

Paris is committed to building a 'city of cycling', having previously implemented a cycling plan from 2021 to 2026 to transform the central urban area for easy access by bicycles.

Currently, Paris has 454 kilometers of dedicated bicycle lanes. If the bicycle lanes marked on ordinary roads are included, the total length of the existing bicycle network in Paris is about 1600 kilometers. Since 2020, the number of bicycle trips in Paris has increased by 47%. According to municipal statistics, one in ten Parisians now cycle to work, compared to only 4.8% in 2017.