Hanoi piloting dedicated bicycle lane

Hanoi began piloting a dedicated bicycle lane along the To Lich River on February 1, between Moc Bridge and Yen Hoa Bridge in Cau Giay district, according to the municipal Department of Transport.

Previously a footpath, the section of road is now for both cyclists and pedestrians.

The bicycle lane is 3 meters wide and allows for two-way traffic, while the pedestrian path is 1 meter wide. It is not available to electric bicycles.

The lane connects Lang Station on the Cat Linh- Ha Dong metro line and Station No. 8 of the Nhon - Hanoi metro line.

There are six public bicycle stations connected to dozens of bus routes, including in front of the University of Transport and Lang Station.