Seoul turns to be a bicycle citySeoul Metropolitan City plans to set up more bicycle-only roads to encourage citizens and travelers to use eco-friendly forms of transport.The plan is part of the city’s free bicycle scheme, which is similar to Paris’ Velib.Earlier in August, the city government announced it will install bike stations in various places around the city in much the same way as Paris is doing now.The French city has bike stations every 300 meters with about 20,000 public bicycles in order to reduced traffic jams and lessen environmental pollution.Travelers and citizens alike can simply swipe their ordinary travel cards and borrow the bike for a short trip.They do not need to return the bike to the same pick-up point, but can leave it at the nearest Velib stand where their journey ends.The first half hour is free but bike users have to pay for every additional 30 minutes. A subscription payment ranging from one day to a few months is also available.The Seoul authority is now seeking proper measures to launch the Seoul version of Velib since the new bike-friendly policies came into effect in May, the official said.
