Fighting against the “car only” nature of towns, the bicycle has been gaining constant ground in the urban space since the 1970s. Although in terms of its form, it has evolved little, the bicycle (or the “little queen” as it is sometimes known in France), has seen profound change in how it is used.
Much more than just a sports or leisure accessory, it has become a simple and efficient means of transport that, today, is an integral part of mobility services. The bicycle is ideal for short daily journeys, lends itself well to intermodality and is at the heart of sustainable development policy.
For its user, it is practical, cheap, green and good for one’s health; for the countries that have adopted it, developing cycleable infrastructures, it has almost always been successful.
The Scandinavian states, pioneers in this area, have been showing the way forward for a long time now. However, this passion for the bicycle knows no borders and is spreading across Europe as well as to the United States and Japan. Self-service rental bicycles, power-assisted bicycles, development of cycle paths, pedestrian-priority zones, secure bicycle parking and other services: more and more initiatives are reinforcing the bicycle’s position in town and improving traffic and security.
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