Maharashtra to implement cycle track policy in 10 districts

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government is set to implement 'Streets With Cycle Track' policy in 10 districts of the state on a pilot basis to provide alternate mode of transport to locals.

The project comprises cities Pune, Nagpur, Amravati, Chandrapur, Kolhapur, Solapur, Nashik, Latur, Aurangabad and Jalgaon, according to a GR (Government Resoltuion) issued by the government here yesterday.

The GR stated that the concept would be implemented on a pilot basis, which would enable employees travelling around 7-8 km to their work place daily to use cycle as an alternate option of commuting.


There are no dedicated cycle tracks in most of the cities in Maharashtra. Hence, people do not dare to use cycle to commute to the work place, the GR said.

In many cities, the labour class travel some 7-8 kms to industrial towns. If the existing major roads get parallel cycle tracks, some of the load on roads can shift. It would also reduce traffic congestion and keep a check on pollution, it stated.