New bike lane on the Rock attracts 300 cyclists for World Bicycle Day
The recently opened stretch was the focus of a rally on 3 June which saw cyclists of all ages taking part
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Gibraltar.
Viernes, 9 de junio 2023, 14:13
On 2 June a new bicycle lane was opened in Gibraltar covering over 500 metres between the Southern Airport Barrier and Sundial Roundabout.
The following day on 3 June the blue-painted two-way lane became the focus of the World Bicycle Day Rally on the Rock which had over 300 participants.
Minister of Transport Hon Paul Balban said, "This is a transport milestone for Gibraltar," adding that "as of today, cyclists will have a safe and segregated stretch of cycle lane that will continue to grow over time as we extend it further".
This is just the start of a planned wider bicycle route in Gibraltar, which will cover the west side of the city.
It will contribute to Gibraltar becoming a more green and accessible city, as it adds a free transport service.
The project is part of the Active Travel Strategy, which aims to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists.
