Introduction

The bicycle strategic plan provides the linking of the Universities to the centre of Murcia through 15 Km of bike paths.

Objectives and target audience

The project aims to raise awareness about environmental responsibility.  To do so, bike paths are introduced in order to propose the use of bicycles as a sustainable alternative to private vehicles or public transport.

This project is aimed at:-

• Students;
• University employees;
• Citizens in general.

Financial Resources and Partners involved

Process

The process steps are as follows:-

• Designing the bike path plan;
• Implementation in the new urban developments that are being carried out in the area;
• Implementation in areas that were already developed prior to the project.

Results

The key results will be a major decrease in traffic at the University entrance and exit as well as in the corresponding emissions.

Critical Success Factors / Challenges

The key issues for success:
Citizen awareness, especially for the students and employees who make the trips daily.
Bicycle use safety.

How could it be transferred to another municipality/organisation?
By connecting the Universities or workplaces near municipalities.