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Paris cycling infrastructure expansion

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Paris is implementing significant upgrades to its cycling infrastructure to improve safety and connectivity. Initial efforts focused on the La Défense business district, where redevelopment works began to create a continuous connection between the Neuilly bridge cycle path and Boulevard Patrick Devedjian. This local project includes a four-meter wide bidirectional path and improved cyclist priority at intersections, though it results in the loss of some free parking for motorized two-wheel vehicles. Expanding on these localized improvements, the city has launched the ~~“Plan Vélo,”~~ ‘Plan Vélo,’ a broader initiative involving a 200 million euro investment. The long-term plan aims to build 140 kilometers of new bike lanes and convert 220 kilometers of one-way streets to allow bidirectional cycling by 2032. To address safety concerns following a rise in cycling usage and a high number of accidents, the city intends to redesign 420 intersections and increase police presence to monitor traffic and enforce regulations. Recent data indicates that bicycle usage in Paris has increased by 47 percent since 2020, with one in ten residents now commuting to work by bike. The city currently maintains 454 kilometers of dedicated cycle paths, which is part of a broader network totaling approximately 1,600 kilometers when including marked lanes.

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