A new approach to two-wheeled mobility in Barcelona
construction Barcelona Motorcycle Observatory It represents a major change in how the city is run Navigation. This new object has Three main goals: Improving the safety of motorcycles and scooters, better organizing parking and moving towards electric models. Among its first proposals is an immediate reduction of accidents resulting in serious injuries or deaths by 30%, with a goal of reaching 50% by 2030.
The real weight of motorcycles in the city is noticeable. They act around 30% of trips Which is performed in a private vehicle and includes a 6.2% of the total Of urban movements, according to data issued by the same observatory.
Measures to achieve the goal
Promoting road safety
The plan aims to significantly expand the scope of work Advanced areas at traffic lights From Eixample, with the intention of replicating those that already exist. installation Energy stores In tunnels and tight curves on highways, along with a general improvement in signage.
Parking lots and urban space
Another key point is Parking lot. The city council wants to add some 20,000 new places On roads designated for motorcycles, which will be added to 5,000 vehicles starting in 2023. The idea is to free up space on sidewalks and for pedestrians Distribution of public space Be more consistent.
Power transmission in two-wheeled park
In the field of electricity A Aid programme For bicycles. Barcelona has about 32,000 registered copies, of which 18,000 are in circulation. Of them about 8000 are already electricwhile the remaining approximately 24,000 operate on combustion engines and are responsible for about 3,000 tons of carbon dioxide each year.
The initial budget to encourage purchase is up to 15 million euros. Each beneficiary may choose 600 euros per vehicleas long as you cancel your combustion bike. Moreover, over the next four years some 3 million per install – 64 battery replacement stations for light two-wheeled vehicles.
Impact of strategy
For motorcyclists
It will include new planning Changes in the way you driveStop at traffic lights and park your car. At the same time, The aid will facilitate the transition to electric motorcyclesalthough to access the catalyst it will be necessary to introduce a combustion vehicle.
For public space and public transportation
Redistribution Parking lot Electrifying the park can help Reducing congestion in neighborhoods and roundabouts, freeing up sidewalks and reducing emissions. The result will be A A more manageable urban environmentwith greater importance for pedestrians.
Compliance challenge
Specific goals are difficult. Investigation A 30% instant reduction One of the most serious accidents and up to 50% in 2030 It will require continuous coordination between departments, motorists, industry and infrastructure managers.
Comparison with other cities
Madrid or Paris have also applied Measures to improve Mobility is on two wheels, but Barcelona stands out for The strength of her characters: Demands very significant reductions in accidents within a relatively short period and adheres to a well-studied policy Security, spatial planning and energy transition jointly.
Considerations for the future
The success of the plan depends on several elements: Speed of adoption of electric motorcycles, Frequency of publication For network charging and battery exchange, and Quality of claims data To evaluate the impact of actions.
If he achieves his goals, Barcelona will be in a good position European reference In urban mobility applied to the two-wheeled sector. The challenge is great, however The cycle is already defined.