How the Belgium government is encouraging its citizens to cycle

The federal government wants Belgians to commute using bicycles on a massive scale. Photo: AFP

Belgium's federal government recently launched Be Cyclist, its first ever action plan to promote cycling. Among the key measures announced are the expansion of allowances for employees who cycle to work, the establishment of new cycle paths and the creation of a central bicycle registry.

The action plan includes a total of 52 measures divided into three main categories: making it easier for as many people as possible to cycle, increasing the amount of safe infrastructure, and promoting cycling.