Over 36 km of bike paths, with special rest and repair stations, will be built near the capital of Poland, the first such project ever.

Local authorities have signed an agreement and submitted a joint proposal on the matter.

This will improve communication within the metropolitan area, and facilitate access to local public institutions, joining more than 60 buildings, coordinator of the project Urszula Chrzanowska told Polish Radio.

The bike paths will lead through the towns of Michałowice, Pruszków, Podkowa Leśna, Milanówek Grodzisk Mazowiecki and Żyrardow. They are to be ready by mid-2018.

A shortage of bike paths is a considerable problem in Warsaw, with pedestrians complaining about bike riders who opt to ride on footpaths. (ał/rg)

Source: IAR