Amid bickering and blame shifting on climate change, some people are really going that extra mile to do their bit for the planet. Paris has just inaugurated the first stretch of its cycle super highway, which it expects to have completed by 2020, at a cost of $164.5 million. This move will help reduce traffic, improve road experience, and also make the city a greener place. The Réseau express vélo (REVe) opened its first stretch along the Bassin de l’Arsenal. With these express lanes government officials hope to see an increase in daily bike trips from five to 15 per cent by 2020 – doubling the bike lanes from 435 to 870. This isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for the people’s health, too. A healthier, greener commute—perhaps we should seriously contemplate such bike highways in India. Would do our choked cities a world of good!
