2023-06-08 10:03:00
Mayhem on the A16 between Rondchâtel and Frinvillier. Since the introduction at the end of May of two-way traffic on this section, motorists have complained on social networks regarding the presence of cyclists on the national road. Traffic, already complicated at peak hours, is therefore further slowed down.
However, a slow traffic lane was inaugurated on June 1 for bicycles and agricultural vehicles. A solution for more safety, but which has not been adopted by all cyclists. “It’s a concern,” replies Olivier Floc’hic, spokesperson for the Federal Roads Office (OFROU). It evokes above all a question of habit. “We are at the very beginning of changing the traffic layout, it takes a little patience.” The FEDRO spokesperson recalls that the transit of cyclists on the uphill lane of the A16 between Rondchâtel and Frinvillier is absolutely prohibited.
Still, in the direction of Biel, the national road is the fastest way. The head of services for the national cycling federation Swiss Cycling recalls that the cycle path on the sidelines of the A16 was intended in the first place to relieve traffic congestion. “It’s already very good for cyclists to no longer have to ride in tunnels,” admits Susanne Gries. But it’s only 2.5 kilometers of track. She will only see a real advantage for bicycles when this cycle route is extended to Biel.
FEDRO recalls that the aim is not to verbalize the bicycles which are on the national road, but to encourage them to take the path which is dedicated to them.
Work on the A16 goes all the way back to the National Council. Cortébert Manfred Bühler’s UDC has just filed an inquiry on this subject, citing the significantly longer journey times during rush hour. He wonders if we should not interrupt the construction site and rethink the sanitation of the tunnels. /ddc
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