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September 22, 2025
Debrecen Goes Green:An increasingly cohesive network of bicycle paths is available throughout the city
It is no coincidence that more and more people are getting on the bike, as the city has an increasingly connected network of bike paths. The expert explained what is worth paying attention to.
The European Mobility Week will also start in September. The campaign aims to make sustainable transport options available to everyone, not only in Europe’s big cities but also at the level of local communities. Gyula Czibere, the CEO of JóBringa, shared his thoughts on the topic in Debrecen Television’s Evening Close-Up program.
“The spread of electric bikes is a clear sign that innovation and technological development can bring about serious changes. I am happy to see that more and more people are getting on the bike, as the city has an increasingly safe and connected network of bike paths. In addition to the increased route length, it is particularly important that the individual sections are well connected to each other so that we can safely set off even with small children,” he highlighted in the program.
The executive director drew attention to the fact that the Road Traffic Act allows cyclists to ride on the sidewalk in the event of a dangerous road section. However, in such cases, increased attention is required towards pedestrians, and it is also worth reducing the speed to ten to fifteen kilometers per hour. If a cyclist rings the bell, there is no need to be scared or jump out—most people have already assessed the possibility of passing and do not want to endanger anyone,” he indicated.
Gyula Czibere also mentioned that when overtaking bikers, a lateral distance of at least one and a half meters must be maintained, since cyclists are more vulnerable in traffic.
“Paying attention to each other is always the most important thing, since the weight and speed of the car are much greater, and the cyclist is much more vulnerable,” underlined the managing director of JóBringa.
He also shared practical advice for making cycling safer, such as wearing a helmet, highly visible clothing, and appropriate lighting.
“You can also cycle in the cooler autumn months, but at this time it is worth paying special attention to the pressure of the tires and the condition of the brakes. Winter weather is not an obstacle if the bike is properly maintained, but for example, never brake when crossing tram tracks, because it can easily lead to an accident,” he emphasized.
Gyula Czibere finally added that although a visibility vest is not mandatory, wearing a bright, neon-colored piece of clothing significantly increases safety, especially at dusk or in cloudy weather.
DKV also joins the goals of Mobility Week; on Car-Free Day, people are encouraged to leave their vehicles at home and choose public transport. In this spirit, on Monday, September 22, passengers can travel free of charge on DKV buses, trolleybuses, and trams if they show their valid vehicle registration certificate.
Source:dehir.hu | Photo credit: Pixabay
