Sunday 18 March 2012

Bicycle path in Reykjavik worth US$ 3 million

The Reykjavik city council agreed today to allow tender for the construction of bicycle- and pedestrian path from Elliðaá river estuary to Hlemmur, mbl.is reported 15 March 2012.

This US$ 3 million project is sure to encourage people to use their bicycles more in Reykjavik. There are already several bicycle paths in Reykjavik although there is still much work to be done. Reykjavik is nowhere near Copenhagen or Amsterdam when it comes to bicycle paths for cyclists.

However, there has been an interesting shift in the mind-set of the public and public officials in recent years and months in Iceland. Bicycling is no longer considered exclusive to children and adults living on the fringe.

Map of bicycle routes in Reykjavik is available at tourist information centres.

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