Pakistan: Green-marked bike lanes introduced in Lahore
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
Marked lanes are set to improve urban mobility for riders.
Lahore has introduced dedicated lanes for cyclists and motorcyclists in a bid to improve road safety and traffic flow.
Officials say the initiative will help reduce accidents and ensure safer commuting for two-wheeler riders, Express News reported.
The project will be implemented in phases, eventually covering all major roads in the city.
In the first phase, a 10-kilometre bike lane is being constructed along Ferozepur Road, from Canal Road to Lahore Bridge. The lanes are being marked with a distinctive green colour to enhance visibility.
Authorities believe the adoption of this global urban infrastructure model will lead to fewer accidents and smoother traffic movement.
Punjab Chief Minister has instructed officials to ensure high-quality construction standards for the project.
Last week, several sections of Pakistan’s motorways have been closed due to severe fog, causing significant disruption to traffic in parts of Punjab.
According to a statement from the motorway police, sections of the M2, M11, and M5 motorways were shut down to ensure the safety of travellers, Express News reported.
The affected areas include the stretch from Lahore to Hiran Minar on the M2, from Sialkot to Lahore on the M11, and from Rahim Yar Khan to Rohri on the M5.
Saeed Imran Ahmed, a spokesman for the motorway police, explained that dense fog reduces visibility, which increases the risk of accidents, especially when drivers fail to maintain lane discipline. He urged road users to be cautious and follow traffic guidelines to avoid collisions.
Motorway police have recommended that travellers avoid unnecessary trips during the foggy conditions.
The closures are expected to remain in place until visibility improves.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates on the status of the roadways.
Reference Link:- https://tribune.com.pk/story/2523087/green-marked-bike-lanes-introduced-in-lahore
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
