Paris transport authorities say “vélotaf” - which combines the words for bike in French and the slang for work in reference to commuting by bike - has become the most common reason for Parisians to get on their bikes. More bike lanes to be unveiledParis authorities are investing in building new cycle paths and improving the existing ones across the city. Source: Observatorie du Plan VéloParis mayor Anne Hidalgo’s initial aim was to double the number of cycle lanes in Paris from 700km to 1,400km by 2020. Never seen so many people using bikes to get to work in Paris before. This is why @Anne_Hidalgo is digging up the city's roads to put in bike lanes, much to the anger of motorists and many residents.

Source: The Local October 16, 2019 10:30 UTC