Prague has adopted a new development plan for its cycling network to further expand and improve infrastructure for cyclists. This updated strategy emphasizes protected and traffic-calmed cycle paths, which will be implemented over the coming years and coordinated with other construction projects.
By adopting this key document, Prague has renewed its commitment to promoting cycling, updating the cycle path system first approved in 2022. The new plan prioritizes the expansion of main cycle routes, balancing available resources with the benefits of individual sections.
“With the adopted plan, which aligns with the City Council’s program statement, we are advancing the development of a comprehensive cycling network. Priorities are set according to the city’s financial resources, focusing on linking previously unconnected sections to create a cohesive network of protected routes. Only such a network will be attractive enough to encourage vulnerable road users, such as children and older people, to use bicycles as a means of transport,” explained Zdeněk Hřib, 1st Deputy Mayor of the City of Prague.
The main cycle path plan includes specific construction measures, targeted for completion by the end of 2026. The document is divided into three sections and ensures coordination with other city construction projects.
The first section lists 16 investment measures, assigned to the Technical Administration for Roads. These include extending the A1 cycle path in Radotín, expanding the A2 cycle path along the Vltava near Braník, and continuing the A4 cycle path at Letňanský Korzo.
The second section outlines 35 planned measures to be discussed and implemented from 2027.
The third section lists 66 cycle path sections that require coordination with other urban construction projects to avoid delays, quality issues, or gaps in cycling infrastructure. Projects include the Žižkov freight station, Jarovská třída, the A2 cycle route crossing through the city center, and coordination with the Prague Ring Road construction.
An update of the entire cycle path network was also decided upon. These adjustments aim to reroute cycle paths through more suitable corridors, facilitating protected or traffic-calmed infrastructure where possible. Paths were adjusted to avoid unnecessary elevation changes, and some routes were relocated to existing infrastructure. Technical changes and renumbering were implemented to reflect area developments and project progress. These adjustments were made in collaboration with the municipalities involved.
This plan aligns with Prague’s active mobility strategy, which promotes walking and cycling. Through these efforts, Prague is actively contributing to climate change mitigation and supporting sustainable, space-efficient modes of transport.
