Bicycle stands were created on Anděl directly in the road Transport News Pražská Drbna
At Prague’s Anděl, cyclists will find new bicycle stands, right on the pedestrian zone road. Cycling stands do not obstruct pedestrians or motorists. According to the spokesman of the Prague 5 district, Stanislav Brunclík, their installation took two years and is an initiative of the chairman of the Prague 5 Transport Committee, Jan Panenka (ODS).
A common thing in Europe, an exception in Prague so far
While in many European cities the so-called bicycle parking is directly on the road, ie a relatively common practice, in Prague it is rather an exception.
“I am pleased that after two years of efforts, I have succeeded in enforcing this plan. Bikes do not hinder pedestrians or cars, and they also help cyclists cultivate public space. ” introduced the construction of new stands Jan Panenka.
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Drivers’ concerns about traffic restrictions
In the Czech Republic so far, they only want colored parking spaces for parking bikes on the road, which, however, do not allow the bike to be locked to a stand and are often ignored by car drivers.
The chairman of the Prague 5 Transport Committee adds that motor vehicle drivers are usually concerned about traffic restrictions. “On the contrary, the bike racks tend to help. For example, by preventing unwanted car parking in critical places where a parked car is a safety issue. For example, in front of pedestrian crossings and the like, ” she closed the doll.