Prague-Libuš introduced seven new contraflow bike lanes, complementing the existing six on the streets. The side streets of this southern part of the city are now almost entirely permeable for cycling.
The new measure in previously one-way streets allows two-way cycling, thereby shortening routes on many local paths. For example, riding along U Libušské sokolovny street could be an alternative to cycle route A21.
The new contraflow bike lanes are located on Zbudovská, Předposlední, Na Šejdru, Nad Šejdrem, U Libušské sokolovny, and Slavonická streets. They are situated in residential zones and marked with additional signs—except for Zbudovská street, where a short sharrow and a special sign indicating cyclists moving in the opposite direction were used.
The project of contraflow bike lines was initiated and funded by a coalition that ended this fall. The contraflow bike lines were supported by the former mayor of the municipal district, Lucie Jungwiertová (KDU-ČSL), and the former deputy mayor, Pavla Tůmová (KDU-ČSL). Both were in the leadership of the municipal district from November 2022 to November 2023. Deputy Mayor Kateřina Turnová (ANO), who also advocates for the improvement and supplementation of cycling infrastructure for its smoother operation, remained in the leadership of the municipal district.
Although the development of cycling was not a divisive issue within the coalition, it was the recently dissolved coalition that actively promoted and allocated funds for the project. Additionally, they had the project for the Písnice bypass reworked to include a parallel sidewalk and cycling infrastructure.
Additional contraflow bike lanes have been operating in Libuš for several years in the streets of V Koutě, Husařská, Borotínská, Na Jezerách, Šátalská, and K Lukám. Seven streets still remain one-way, even for cyclists. A total of 75% of one-way streets in this municipal district are now equipped with contraflow bike lanes. This ratio is unprecedented in Prague, although other areas with a high percentage of contraflow bike lanes include Karlín, Kbely, Vinoř, and Petrovice.
The marking of additional contraflow bike lanes is good news for cycling, especially considering that Libuš has its main routes overloaded with car traffic. Cycle loops allow for a convenient passage through side streets.
You can find many additional articles related to contraflow bike lanes on our website „Městem na kole“. This cost-effective measure improving the city’s permeability is also described in a video by Prague City Hall:
This article was published with the financial support of the City of Prague for the project „Cyclists for Prague.“ The project ensures systematic information about new cycling infrastructure in Prague.
This is an adjusted ChatGPT translation of this article: https://mestemnakole.cz/2023/12/praha-libus-zavedla-sedm-novych-cykloobousmerek/
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