LDA set to expand cycleways along roads

The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) and an Asian Development Bank (ADB) team discussed a project to establish cycling docks and dedicated tracks in Lahore city.

The ADB delegation—which included consultant Muhammad Saad, Huma Dar, and Bram van Ogen—discussed the cycling track concept with the LDA administration and suggested installing bike lanes alongside major thoroughfares.

According to LDA Director General Tahir Farooq, “a feasibility study will be initiated for the master plan to enhance cycling infrastructure further.”

In order to reduce environmental pollution, he also emphasized the LDA’s eco-friendly programs, which include promoting vegetation and offering parking and pedestrian amenities.

He stated that Lahore is dealing with major environmental problems, like smog.

“And controlling such issues can only be possible if we try to reduce traffic on roads,” he said.

Lahore is turning into a signal-free metropolitan city, losing pathways for pedestrians and tracks for cyclists. This makes the city pro-motorists and buildings.

“We are planning to promote cycling under international models and practices. We want to establish docks of cycles (both manual and electric) at various spots, especially near markets, shopping malls, railway, and bus stations. At these spots, people can get cycles on reasonable charges. And after using, they can park cycles at any designated docks near busy spots,” he said.

Mr Farooq said the ADB team would not charge us for preparing the initial design. With time, the LDA department concerned would also develop special and dedicated cycling tracks wherever required.

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