Memorandum on further development of cycling infrastructure signed in Astana
18 June, 2014 13:27
a memorandum has been signed in Astana today between the akimat, “Samruk-Kazyna” fund and Sport agency regarding further development of cycling infrastructure of the city.
“Bicycles are used in the whole world not only as a leisure activity, but as transport as well. We believe that creation of cycling infrastructure will contribute to improvement of the ecological situation and motivate people to go in for sports," deputy chairman of the Agency of sport and physical education of Kazakhstan stated.
The project will be realized in three stages. The first stage providing for 40 bicycle parks, 200 bicycles, will be opened on the left bank by the City Day. Bank cards will be accepted there. First 30 minutes will be provided for free. Bicycles are equipped up-to-date, including puncture-proof tires, GPS and other novelties. All in all up to 100 parks and 1000 bicycles will appear in the capital by 2017.
