Cycling Doubles in Paris After Infrastructure Improvements

The city’s efforts to improve its bike infrastructure are paying off in spades.

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January 7, 2025, 8:00 AM PST

By Diana Ionescu @aworkoffiction


PEople on bikes, pedestrians, and a bike share station under Pont Neuf in Paris, France.

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Bicycle usage doubled in Paris between October 2022 and October 2023, signaling the success of the city’s efforts to make its streets more bike-friendly. “But this is more than just a statistic—it’s a reflection of a broader societal shift towards sustainable mobility and urban renewal,” writes Ron Johnson in Momentum. According to Johnson, “Despite challenges like inclement weather, cyclists continue to flock to the streets, setting new attendance records and reshaping the urban landscape in the process.”

From leisurely rides along the Seine to daily commutes through bustling boulevards, cycling has become an integral part of Parisian life.

This is largely thanks to Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s administration, which has invested hundreds of millions of euros in expanding the city’s bike network and has set a goal of making Paris a “100 percent cyclable city.”

Monday, January 6, 2025 in Momentum Magazine

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