Hue has just made a new, civilized mark in its green urban development roadmap with the completion (painting, marking) of dedicated bicycle lanes on the sidewalk. In the immediate future are some main roads in Hue city with a total length of nearly 8km.
This is part of the green urban project, under the Class II Urban Development Program, approved by the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue province in 2016 with many components.
It must be affirmed that the initiative to set aside separate lanes for bicycles on sidewalks or use different spaces for bicycles is not a new thing in the world.
Currently, many countries such as the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Japan, Canada... all have sidewalks reserved for cyclists and clearly separated from pedestrians by lines and signs.
But in Vietnam, this is a new thing and Hue is the pioneer. First of all, it is to ensure the safety of cyclists. Next is to realize the province's determination to turn Thua Thien Hue into a green , environmentally friendly city .
This idea and pioneering of Hue not only opens a new page in improving transportation infrastructure but also lays the foundation for a green, sustainable lifestyle, which needs to be replicated in many other localities throughout the country. water.
However, because it is new and the first time in Vietnam, there is currently a lot of controversy and mixed opinions in public opinion.
One of the main objections is that bicycle paths take up sidewalk space, affecting pedestrians. For some areas with narrow sidewalks, this can cause crowding and traffic insecurity.
In addition, many people are concerned about the safety of cyclists when having to travel on sidewalks, which are usually places of gathering, shopping, and many obstacles.
These are objections - concerns that are not unfounded if looking at the "traffic culture" as well as the actual operation of many traffic projects in Vietnamese urban areas for a long time.
In fact, pioneering and breakthroughs in any field come with difficulties, challenges, and even doubts.
Like many years ago, Hue also encountered strong opposition from public opinion when it pioneered the construction of a pedestrian bridge made of ironwood along the banks of the Perfume River.
Now, time has proven that the pedestrian bridge is a great highlight, an indispensable destination for domestic and foreign tourists.
So there is no other way, Hue can only give those who doubt the right answer with scientific and synchronous management solutions, without "beating the drum", implementing them fairly, with sustainable success. Consider reserving sidewalks for cyclists!
