Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ghent adds 50 new DOTT shared bikes, with 20 in Drongen, 30 in Bloemekeswijk, and Wondelgem, to boost green transportation. Mobility leader Joris Vandenbroucke also expands Blue Bikes and ferry service.
As VRT News reported, Ghent is boosting its shared transport options by adding 50 new shared bicycles from DOTT next week. They mentioned that this move is part of Ghent’s goal to make shared mobility available everywhere, so everyone can easily use it. The city aims to provide all residents, regardless of their location, with access to affordable and environmentally friendly transportation options.
20 new bikes will be placed in Drongen, which doesn’t have many shared bikes right now. According to the city’s Mobility leader, this is to fill in gaps in the city’s transport network and make sure everyone can easily find and use a shared bike in their area. The city hopes this will help people use bikes more often and rely less on cars.
How is Ghent easing travel during the northern road works?
The remaining 30 bikes will be placed in the Bloemekeswijk and Wondelgem areas, both in the north of Ghent. This is because of upcoming road work that will cause traffic problems in the coming years.
City officials say the extra bikes are to help people get around while the roads are being fixed. They hope these bikes will make it easier for people to travel short distances, cut down on traffic jams, and keep residents connected.
Joris Vandenbroucke, the city’s Mobility leader, said they want to make it easier for people to use bikes instead of cars. The city hopes this will help people avoid problems caused by the road work. He mentioned that by making more bikes available and improving bike paths, Ghent aims to keep it easy for people to move around, even when there are disruptions.
To help with travel, Vandenbroucke plans to add more Blue Bikes at the Langerbrugge ferry terminal next week. Officials mentioned that this ferry is important for people crossing the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal, especially cyclists and walkers.
Vandenbroucke thinks the ferry and extra bikes will be a great way to get around in the north of Ghent. The city wants to create a transport system where the ferry, bikes, and public transport all work together.
