Paris inaugurates a “Paul-Varry” cycle path, in reminiscence of the bike owner killed by a motorist | EUROtoday

It is the very first plaque of the style in Paris, in white enamel surrounded by inexperienced, hung on the prime of a publish on the nook of rue Réaumur and rue Vaucanson, in 3^e borough : “ Paul-Varry 1996-2024 cycling cycle path ». For the first time, on the initiative of the mayor of Paris Center, Ariel Weil (Socialist Party), and with the unanimity of the Paris Council, a path reserved for bikes was officially appointed, Wednesday, July 9, in memory of this 27 -year -old cyclist killed, on October 15, by a motorist.

“We are going to take a robust, symbolic act, which is able to stay within the historical past of Paris”said the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, during a solemn ceremony with several deputies and elected officials of the majority and in the presence of the family and relatives of Paul Varry. Active member of the Paris association in saddle, Paul Varry was a committed activist who “Relieved like us in a metropolis free of automobiles, the place bikes might flow into freely, safely”continued the socialist councilor. This track “Is a tribute and a promise: promise that his voice won’t exit, that his battle won’t be forgotten, that his metropolis will pursue, with willpower, the development of a safer, extra simply, extra human mobility”she added.

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