PUNE: The
'public bicycle share' scheme, which will promote the use of cycles in the
city, got a green signal from the standing committee on Tuesday. Steps will
also be taken to repair the existing cycle tracks and build new ones. The
new tracks will be included in the integrated bicycle plan of the
city.
"The civic body has been taking efforts to promote an
environment friendly public transport system. The proposal approved on Tuesday
is a step in that direction," Murlidhar Mohol, chairman of the standing
committee, said.
According to the PMC's proposal, "Pune can be a city
where people find cycling, using public transport and walking convenient,
comfortable, safe and attractive. The bicycle plan is part of the efforts by
the PMC to transform transportation in the city."
The project is supported by the ministry of urban development.
The PMC's traffic department is overseeing the preparation of the plan. Civic
officials said studies of the traffic situation for cyclists and cycle tracks
have been done. The civic administration has conducted a survey of over 10,000
people for travel patterns, views about cycling and willingness to shift to
cycles from bikes or cars. Consultations at all ward offices, with cyclists,
cycle shops, schools, colleges and corporate groups have been carried out.
The civic administration had kept around Rs 40 crore for the cycle plan. PMC has recently diverted Rs 10 crore from the Pune's bicycle plan. The standing committee has diverted these funds for other purposes.
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