The utilization of bicycle lanes in Paris has witnessed a remarkable doubling between 2022 and 2023 during peak hours, as revealed by the latest bike counting data published by the prominent French newspaper, Le Monde.
2023 data, gathered by bike and road counters in the City of Paris, reveals that cycling has even tripled in certain parts of the city. During peak hours, bikes reportedly outnumber cars on specific representative axes of the capital, such as Avenue de Flandre, Boulevard Voltaire, and Boulevard Magenta.
As of now, Paris boasts approximately 700km of cycle paths and routes throughout the city which is set to drastically increase. Since Anne Hidalgo assumed the mayorship in 2014, an estimated 299km of bicycle lanes have been installed, resulting in a 35% increase in bike-friendly streets across Paris.
While this remarkable transformation underscores the city’s commitment to fostering cycling, it’s essential to acknowledge that the implementation and development of sufficient infrastructure are ongoing processes, not instant solutions.