The creation of an integrated cycling network in Paphos is characterized as a matter of priority by those in charge. This is partly due to the fact that the bicycle is gaining ground in the interests of citizens and on the other hand due to the fact that the infrastructure for cycling is non-existent, endangering cyclists.
The continuous new traffic accidents of the last period in various areas of Paphos, bring back to the fore the need for the local authorities and the state to proceed with infrastructure projects and improvements in the province of Paphos for the safe use of the bicycle. The implementation of the design, however, is recognized as a difficult issue, as it requires the study, design and development of an integrated cycling network that will be applicable, connecting, integrated. Which should also be sufficient for the Municipality of Paphos and the surrounding areas and present possibilities of connection with nearby municipalities or even a little more remote communities, providing safe routes and cycling experience to its users.
The existing network of bike lanes in Paphos is characterized as very poor and inadequate and is not used by those cyclists who would like to play sports in this way, as it is considered dangerous by many due to technical imperfections, which create conditions of reduced road safety. The issue, according to information from "F", returned to the forefront yesterday, after in addition to the injury of the cyclist in Geroskipou recently, in three other cases at the Paphos Police Department, complaints were made by motorists this time for dangerous cycling on the streets. Specifically on the old road Paphos-Limassol, at the height of Koloni and Achelia, as well as on the road of the Monastery of Agios Neophytos.
These are roads that are places for daily exercise and walking by groups of cyclists.
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