Bucharest unveils Velo Master Plan to develop over 550 km of bike lanes by 2035
<p>General mayor Nicușor Dan announced the public consultation of a draft decision approving the Bucharest Velo Master Plan, a strategic document aimed at developing the cycling infrastructure network over the next decade. The plan envisions a major network of 150 km of bike lanes and a secondary network of 415 km by 2035.</p>

<p>The document also includes complementary facilities such as bike racks and parking spaces, standard profiles, regulations, and measures to encourage cycling as a viable mode of urban transport, Dan said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the plan, the expanded network will connect residential areas with key destinations, including workplaces, educational institutions, commercial spaces, and public institutions.</p>

<p>“Ultimately, we aim to integrate the Velo infrastructure into urban planning and transport policies to ensure the coherent development of Bucharest and the Ilfov region,” mayor Nicușor Dan said.</p>

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<p>Currently, the bicycle lane network in Bucharest totals approximately 56.3 km in length, with 24% of it located in District 1, according to <a href="https://www.profit.ro/povesti-cu-profit/auto-transporturi/start-pregatit-bucurestiul-va-avea-150-km-de-piste-pentru-biciclete-21921617" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Profit.ro</a>.</p>

<p><i>irina.marica@romania-insider.com</i></p>

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