Govt Pledges Dedicated Bicycle Lanes Nationwide

By Cindy Mulomba Government has pledged to expand cycling infrastructure across the country. Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary for Administration, Dr. Gabriel Pollen, said government is prioritizing dedicated bicycle lanes as part of the national road safety system. He made the remarks during the Commemoration of World Bicycle Day in Lusaka yesterday. Meanwhile, Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) Chief Executive Officer Amon Mweemba, in a speech read by RTSA Head of Public Relations Chilufya Mwelwa, said promoting cycling aligns with global efforts to encourage sustainable and inclusive mobility. He urged all road users to act responsibly and respect traffic rules to prevent crashes. And World Bicycle Relief Country Director Brian Moonga announced that the organization has launched a campaign to distribute more than one million Buffalo Bicycles to help vulnerable communities improve mobility. #WorldBicycleDay #CyclingInfrastructure #GabrielPollen #RTSA #AmonMweemba #ChilufyaMwelwa #BrianMoonga #BuffaloBicycles #ZNBCNews