Some of the busiest traffic arteries in Paris will be reserved for cyclists in a bid to limit crowds on public transport when France begins lifting its coronavirus lockdown next week, the city's mayor said.
People walk along the river Seine, as the Eiffel Tower is seen in the background, in Paris, on April 13, 2020, on the 28th day of a lockdown in France aimed at curbing the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus. Picture: Martin BUREAU / AFP
She also said another 30 streets would be made pedestrian-only, “in particular around schools to avoid groups of people,” she said. Many Paris suburbs have announced plans for new bike lanes, hoping to reduce pressure on heavily used commuter trains and buses as well as the Paris metro, where many seats will now be off-limits to keep people apart.
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