To avoid crowds in public transport, the Ile-de-France region is counting on a new charter signed with Ile-de-France companies to spread hiring hours and encourage teleworking. "From May 11, we will not move as we did before confinement," warns Grégoire de Lasteyrie. 

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The deconfinement, scheduled for May 11, is approaching. And with the reopening of certain businesses and businesses, there is the question of public transport in Ile-de-France. The region has 12 million inhabitants, and around 9.5 million trips every day. In this difficult context to avoid metros and crowded trains, which can be a source of coronavirus transmission. "From May 11, we will not move as we moved before confinement," warns Grégoire de Lasteyrie, administrator at Ile de France mobilités (Ile-de-France transport authority), mayor of Palaiseau and special delegate for new mobilities at the Ile-de-France region.

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A charter signed by companies 

"The carrying capacities of trains, buses and RERs will be significantly reduced," he adds. "We already know that SNCF and RATP will not be at 100% of their capacity from May 11."

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Travelers must wear a mask in transport, under penalty of a fine, and comply with physical distance measures. To achieve this, the Region relies on a charter signed by Ile-de-France companies. The latter undertake to maintain telework when possible, or even to adjust the schedules of their employees to allow traffic to flow more smoothly. 

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The president of the Île-de-France region, Valérie Pécresse, also pleaded in an interview with the Journal du dimanche for a work certificate with hiring schedules in transport. "A way to smooth the schedules," encourages Grégoire de Lasteyrie. 

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On the other hand, it is out of the question to close stations to avoid the effects of crowds. "I think it would be incomprehensible," added the delegate for new mobility. "Our request is that there will be no stations closed from May 11". 

Favor soft mobility

Finally, the last track to unclog the transport networks: soft mobility. Temporary cycle paths, installed in consultation with local authorities, should make it possible to welcome new cycling enthusiasts. In addition to the rue de Rivoli, announced last week to AFP by Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, about 50 km of lanes, usually reserved for cars, will be devoted to cyclists. 

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"We want to be able to double the number of cyclists in Ile-de-France from May 11," says Grégoire de Lasteyrie, who recalls that the Region finances 500 euros for the purchase of an electric bike.