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ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT+APP): The first ever cycling lane was
formally inaugurated in Islamabad on Saturday with an aim to
overcome environmental pollution by promoting cycling culture.
The cycling lane was formally inaugurated by Mayor Islamabad
Metropolitan Corporation (IMC) and Chairman Capital Development
Authority (CDA) Sheikh Ansar Aziz here at Constitution Avenue.
Officials from Environment Ministry, IMC and CDA were also present
on the occasion.
Mayor Ansar Aziz said that it our top priority to provide
recreational facilities to the citizens and more cycling lanes would
be made at important roads of the city.
He said that Islamabad has become the first city of the
country and 101 city in the world by signing lslamabad Green Charter
to adopt UN Urban Environmental Accords.
Under Islamabad Green Charter Action Plan, Islamabad would be
made more beautiful and cycling lane to be established at each new
road.
Chairman CDA said that existing infrastructure has been used
for this cycling project especially for youth and children. Cycling
is a healthy as well as environmental friendly activity, he said and
sought the cooperation of media and other stakeholders for extending
this project.
Prime Minister’s Focal Person on Green Pakistan, Syed Rizwan
Mehboob said that practical step has been taken towards environment
friendly Islamabad. He appreciated the efforts to promote such
activities.
Mayor Islamabad Sheikh Ansar Aziz, the people from various
fields of life including media also rode bicycles from D-Chowk to
Foreign Office and later towards Serena Chowk. It was told that
cycling lanes are being stretched at Kohsar Market and Jinnah Super
while planning is underway for such lanes at F-9 park and Metro
Stations.
Deputy Mayor Islamabad Riffat Javed said that IMC is committed
for promoting health activities and every possible effort would be
made for it.