In recent days, several cyclists have come across the removal of markers and markings on the bike path on Avenida Almirante ReisHe wondered if the end of this controversial infrastructure was at stake, created in record time last year. But the bike lane on Avenida Almirante Reis isn't going to disappear, it's just changing configuration.
In response to criticism of the bike path, particularly from the Neighbors of Arroios group, the municipality decided to study a different design. If it is impossible to create a cycle path on the sides of the avenue, due to its irregularity and the trees, the option is to use the central corridor. This will result in two undirectional cycle paths, one in each direction, about 1.7 meters wide, in the center of Avenida Almirante Reis, separated by the existing separation of trees and sidewalk.
The bike path will also be extended to AlamedaIt will connect directly to the cycling infrastructure on Avenida Guerra Junqueiro. On the other side, the extending to the gates of Praça da Figueira via Rua João das Regrasin this area and along Praça do Martim Moniz, the bicycle path will be bidirectional.
The arrival at João das Regras 
The intersection with Martim Moniz 
An intersection 
Plaza de Chile 
The connection to Guerra Junqueiro
The bike lane will be segregated using the zicla separatorsBut at some points bollards will be installed. The Chamber explains that these segregating elements could be crossed by other vehicles in emergency and rescue situations, as was already the case with the current configuration of the cycle path.
Work on the new bike lane on Almirante de Reis began at the end of March with the removal of several road markings in the direction where there was no bike lane. The execution period is 90 days, so the The Almirante de Reis cycle path - which involves several sections - should only return between the end of June and the beginning of July..
