Pajottenland (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Cyclists’ Union in Pajottenland, led by Lieven Taleman, wants safer roads for cyclists. They propose yellow lines, separate bike lanes, and a 30 km/h speed limit near tourist spots to reduce accidents.
There is a new organization known as the Cyclists’ Union in Pajottenland, which is an area located in Belgium and the province of Flemish Brabant. They would like to make bike riding safer and simpler to do in their region.
They said that more individuals are riding bikes, particularly electric bikes, to discover the hills in Pajottenland. But the roads are not designed for bikes. They are narrow and don’t have separate areas for bikes and cars, which is dangerous.
The Cyclists’ Union wants the area to be a great place to ride bikes, but they need to make changes to the roads. Union mentioned that for many years, cars have been the main way to get around, and there aren’t many safe places for bikes. The Cyclists’ Union wants to change this so that bikes are just as important as cars.
The roads are not adapted to that. The beautiful Paiottenland could be a cyclist’s paradise with safe cycling conditions, but the last 50 years have mainly focused on the car to get around.
says Lieven Taelen.
Will new measures make cycling safer in Pajottenland?
The Cyclists’ Union will add yellow lines on roads for cyclists. In certain areas, they would like to have bike lanes where bikes are separated from cars. They also wish to lower the speed limit in crowded areas with pedestrian and cyclist density, like monoliths and tourist areas.
The Cyclists’ Union wishes that this measure will make people feel safe cycling and pedalling bicycles as their main method of transportation. They believe this will benefit the environment and make it simpler to appreciate the lovely surroundings.
“Cyclists need to know whether they are on a safe cycle path,” says Taleman.
The Cyclists’ Union wants to make roads safer for everyone, especially near tourist spots. They think cars should go slower, a maximum of 30 km per hour, near monuments and tourist areas. They mentioned that when cars are going fast, even a small mistake could cause a big accident.
According to the union, slower speeds would make everyone safer and happier on the road. Other places have already lowered speed limits in tourist areas, and it has helped reduce accidents and make things more peaceful for everyone.
The Cyclists’ Union is concerned about roads meant for bikes being used as shortcuts when other roads are being fixed. The union wants the government to find different ways to get around roadwork areas that keep cyclists safe. The union’s spokesperson, Lieven Taleman, says that drivers need to be more careful and respectful of cyclists.
He mentioned that cyclists are out in the open and can get injured easily. He asks drivers to be patient and not drive too fast past cyclists or honk their horns when cyclists slow down or move around things.
Taleman says,
As a car driver, you are in a safe cage, but as a cyclist, that is not the case,
he says.
Be aware of this as a car driver. Make sure you do not drive past cyclists too quickly or do not chase them by honking at the slightest thing.
