Nantes Métropole

Nantes Métropole

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Nantes Métropole
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In 2013, Nantes entered the 5th position in the Copenhagenize index. More than a recognition of past investments in favor of cycling, this index assesses efforts to position the bike as a full transport mode, accessible and convenient. In Nantes, the share of cycling has increased from 2% to 4.5% between 2008 and 2012 with a peak at 5.3% in the heart of the city. 

The city also ranked 5th in the world list of most bicycle friendly cities thanks to its major improvements in terms of cycling facilities : 485 kilometers of bike paths and lanes but also 6500 bicycle racks, 1127 bike shelters and 918 bike-parks, which make it very easy to park safely. 

Nantes also benefits from a self service bike rental system called "Bicloo", commissioned in May 2008 and including 103 stations for 10,622 subscribers.

Finally, over 500 companies have signed a travel plan with Nantes Métropole to encourage their employees to use public transport or to purchase a bicycle thanks to a financial support from the local authority (up to 300 €).

In recognition of its strong commitment to promote cycling, Nantes has the honor of hosting the Velo-City conference in 2015, which is a first for an area of less than one million inhabitants.

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