Massive bike march happening on Sunday – half of Budapest will be closed to traffic
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A massive bike march is happening this Sunday in the capital. Join the people who are fighting for a more bike-friendly Budapest. If you want to drive around the city that day, you should be prepared for serious traffic regulations and closed areas.
I bike Budapest
I Bike Budapest is a spring march and movement organised by Magyar Kerékpárosklub [Hungarian Bike Club] in order to create a more bike-friendly Budapest. The bikers will march through the city all united as one to raise awareness to the fact that there is still a lot to do to make Budapest a bike-friendly capital. Several programs will be organised bot hat the beginning of the route (Margaret Island) and at the end of the route (Budapest City Park); including music, picnic, bike lifting, etc.
Organisers of the event, Kerékpárosklub collected their „demands” in 12 points. They recommend several developments that could be done in Budapest in order to make it a much more bike-friendly city. Check out the official Facebook event here.
Traffic regulation
Roadblocks all over Budapest are expected due to the bike march happening on Sunday, Index reports. Therefore, traffic will be heavily regulated, and you might need to re-calculate your routes. Be prepared!