Bike fever comes to Malaga pedals are being installed gradually in the city. In recent months there has been a strong commitment to complete some of the sections of the network of bike lanes provided by the City of Manchester although much remains to be done. The challenge for the mayor, Francisco de la Torre, was to turn 40 miles of this road before the next municipal elections May 22. But according to the association point since round wheels, the ruler will end the mandate with 20 of those 40 miles promised. However, the city has undergone considerable changes, especially after the adoption of the Master Plan which includes the construction of a network of bike lanes to 140 miles.
Currently there are four routes launched and fifth, the most demanded into disagreement. The latter is the central-eastern seaboard corridor that would connect this area of \u200b\u200bthe city's historic center. But it begins to run depends on Coastal Authority, under the Government of Andalusia, and the Consistory agree. "There are always solutions. What you have to do is let the government lie balls each other and to agree for the good of citizens, "the president of Round Wheels, Alonso González.
The current status of the other four routes, which account for 22.5 kilometers with an investment of over 2.7 million euros, is almost complete. The latest road construction are those of the Alameda Principal, although not devoid of controversy. His main criticism is the "large amount" of curves of the lanes. "It's unfortunate. There are better solutions for this area. But the City prefers not to remove the car space, "note from the association. Some riders consulted agree with this idea since they ensure In some sections, even, "endangers" the amateur to this means of transport, and that "we must weave in some areas cut rail." Cyclists in front of pedestrians and vice versa. This is another controversy that has prompted the construction of these roads. In some parts of the city has taken away space for pedestrians and cyclists moving in areas of Garden City or at the Avenida Carlos Haya. From Wheels Round is to argue that those cars are taking up space and not the pedestrian. "We must conceive of cycling as a sustainable mode of transport. The fight is to reduce vehicle use and not the rights of pedestrians," says its director.
But a network of bike lanes not only the building structure with their own road. The installation of public bicycles, parking on the street and watched and safe school roads are some of the proposals can be heard on the street.
For now, the Consistory not envisage any municipal rental system. But for that other private initiatives have emerged. Several establishments engaged in the rental of bicycles. Some of them are Recycle Bike Shop-Avenida Juan Sebastián Elcano, 50 - and Málagabike, Talavera-street. For 10 euros you can enjoy a city
bike (bicycle ride) all day. If you prefer know the city is pedal, you can join some of the bike routes that organizes the second establishment in the historic center for 24 euros.
What has begun in the capital is building one of the three specific parking for bikes planned for the area of \u200b\u200bmobility in the short term. Is rising in the area of \u200b\u200bLehmberg Ruiz, and, as noted from the Town Hall, will not become operational until it is determined how to ensure the safety of vehicles that are deposited therein. With regard to parking on the streets, there are currently more than five hundred beds, indicate from the Casona del Parque. The number is considered sufficient, but the problem lies, as round wheels in their placement. "Many are next to parking of motorcycles, so they end up being used for motorcycles."
bike loans to be made at the University seems to not work as expected. "I took the bike only once. To go to college in power prefer to do it on foot. Nor is there such a distance. And if I have to go to the extension of Teatinos, I take the car," says Rachel, a young university. Despite the "gaps" that presents the future network of bike lanes, and four of the 18 with the ambitious plan that has practically completed. The so-called Central Corridor Route II University has a length of 5.5 kilometers. Already completed work on Andalusia Avenue and the Bridge of the Americas. The works continue on the avenue and street Herrera Oria competition which combine with those of Metro.
perimeter Running North Central Zone (Schedule III) runs along the perimeter area of \u200b\u200bthe city center, crossing Mill Street and Cross, Parras, mountains, God, until reaching the Plaza de la Merced and die Avenida de Cervantes Alcazabilla Street after crossing. The river crosses Guadalmedina what Armiñan Bridge, from avenue Ginachero Doctor Gálvez. A total of 5.3 kilometers. Not yet completed this road, with a budget of 712,500 euros.
Itinerary IV (North-South Corridor) is conformed by branches of other routes. In total about 4.42 miles. Finally, the broker called Neighborhood Center Area (Schedule V) provides for cycling infrastructure in the north and northwest of the city. The four lines of which it is composed are a total length of 4.6 kilometers. Is completed and operational. The revolution of the pedals is taking its first steps but still need to have a network of bike lanes as exist in other cities like Sevilla and awareness among people that use this transport aid health and the environment.
Source: http://www.malagahoy.es/ Photos: www.sevillacyclechic.com
