Since October, the Official Gazette has allowed this Roads between cities with Little traffic They can be transformed Shoulders on separated bike lanes.
Measure, plural in a Amending the general regulations for highwaysis part of the drive to Sustainable mobility and Road safety.
What conditions must the road meet?
| condition | What does that mean? |
|---|---|
| Low average daily intensity (ADI) | Applicable only In sections with Little traffic |
| Positive technical evaluation | A The report must be attested Which Does not increase risk |
What really changes for cyclists?
- he The shoulder no longer guarantees safe passage: If converted, the cyclist must use the new one Bike Lane Or search for one Alternative route.
- In sections that are not built Bike LaneIf the shoulder is eliminated, Bicycle trading.
Impact on road safety
The goal is Reducing risk situations: Shoulders without maintenance, invaded by plants or by them Insufficient supply. According to DGT reports, these factors were involved Many accidents with cyclists.
Moreover, Physical separation during Improve the bike lane coexistence between Means of transportation. As the normative document notes, “ Structural separation avoids conflicts And improvement Security perception“.
Will all methods be able to implement the change?
No. Only sections that:
- the Low IMD (Less than 2000 vehicles per dayFor example).
- He comes out Linkages between populations That justifies the investment.
- He is Enough space on the road platform To reconfigure without invasion Main road.
When and how it will be applied
The standard already exists power. But this does not mean that all paths change immediately. Decisions will be made Case by casedepending on Technical reports From every demarcation.
None at the moment General map Which sections will be affected or how many kilometers are there? appreciation. This is it Great unknown.
Is it a positive change?
From a cycling point of view, yes. Replace a Questionable shoulder to Protected bike lane It improves Experience and security. From the driver’s perspective, it can generate Feeling upset If the road is already limited.
The important thing is implementation: Where, how and by what standards? Applicable. Because not all shoulders are the same…and Not all bikes are ridden on Sunday.