• The United Nations has designated June 3 as World Bicycle Day, an opportunity “to draw attention to the benefits of bicycle use – a simple, affordable, clean and environmentally friendly sustainable mode of transport”.

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    has therefore embarked on a journey of cycling in France from Lille to Nice, from Nantes to Strasbourg, via Paris or Toulouse.

  • In Montpellier, a city very poorly ranked by bicycle users, a 230 km express bicycle network is about to see the light of day.

  • 100 million euros have been released in order to create around fifteen secure routes that will connect the municipalities of the metropolis to Montpellier.

A 230 kilometer long network and approximately 100 million euros injected by 2026 for the development of cycling.

The plan presented by the metropolis of Montpellier for the development of the little queen is undoubtedly the most ambitious ever.

In a city so far judged by users as one of the worst in France – especially on the barometer of cycling cities – the effort is commendable.

"This express bicycle network that we have named Vélolignes is fully integrated into the structuring transport network that we have put in place", explains Vice-President for Mobility Julie Frêche (PS), who recalls "the billion invested during the mandate for mobility projects”.

75% of this network should be completed by 2026

Vélolignes are secure cycle paths, separated from automobile traffic, but also from pedestrians.

By limiting intersections, securing interceptions, with specific signage and quality surfacing.

They will include four loops and eleven radials, tracks connecting – for the most part – the municipalities of the Hérault prefecture.

22 municipalities will be connected by these cycle lines.

75% of this network should be completed by 2025. “There are hard points, places where land, hydraulic and environmental constraints will initially prevent complete continuity.

It will take a little longer for these portions, beyond 2026 ”, specifies the mayor of Montpellier, Michaël Delafosse (PS).

“It meets a strong expectation from users, says Nicolas Le Moigne, president of Vélocité Montpellier.

We salute this network on the main principles.

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“We remain vigilant”

The cycling associations, which have been strongly mobilized for several years in the metropolis, are now waiting for the start of the work.

“What will interest us is the phasing, resumes Nicolas Le Moigne.

We remain vigilant as to the timing of the implementation.

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With free public transport, the creation of the fifth tram line, the commissioning of the five bustram lines, and the end of transit transport in the city center, soft mobility is the priority of Michaël Delafosse's mandate. and his team.

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