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Jordy Chan, the minister of major works, equipment and transport in charge of air, land and sea transport, met with Pires Mayor Edouard Fritch to showcase his project for reserved lanes and bike paths in downtown Tahiti, after receiving elected officials from Papeete earlier this month.
These developments are intended to promote alternatives to the personal automobile in order to reduce motorized traffic and improve mobility in Polynesia.
Currently under study are 15km of cycle paths and 10km of reserved lanes, infrastructure that will enhance the attractiveness of public transport while making cycle paths safer, promoting social inclusion and public health. This infrastructure is part of a wider government plan to eventually create public transport on its own site.
In the commune of Piret, the minister is also studying the removal of three roundabouts with the aim of extending the green wave currently on Prince Ine Island to Boulevard General Charles de Gaulle. These roundabouts currently cause significant slowdowns, especially during the morning rush hour, which these traffic light intersections could alleviate. The green wave consists of a series of traffic lights synchronized along an axis, allowing drivers to cross each intersection without stopping and respecting the recommended speed, thus benefiting from a continuous green light.
The meeting allowed the Municipality of Pires to discuss its roads and sanitation projects. The Minister’s service is currently continuing to conduct studies and more meetings are expected to take place soon between technical teams to advance the implementation of the projects.
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