Another Punjab City Introduces Dedicated Bike Lanes

The Faisalabad administration has begun developing dedicated lanes for motorcycles and bicycles on major roads across the city. Residents have welcomed the move and described it as a long overdue step toward safer road infrastructure.

The city has started marking and reserving separate lanes for motorcyclists and cyclists. This marks the first structured implementation of such infrastructure in Faisalabad’s history.

The Faisalabad Development Authority adopted a structure plan in 1978 that proposed separate bike lanes, but it never implemented the plan. Subsequent planning frameworks did not carry the proposal forward.

Muhammad Asghar, a retired chief engineer of the Faisalabad Development Authority, said the Metropolitan Corporation and Highway Department are aligning the design with international standards. He said global guidelines recommend a minimum width of 1.5 meters for one way lanes and 3.5 meters for two way lanes.

He added that cycle lanes must remain clearly marked with solid white lines and reserved strictly for cyclists. He also suggested deploying traffic staff on major urban roads to enforce compliance.

Khalid Mahmood, a retired Metropolitan Corporation engineer, called the initiative a major step forward. He said earlier planning overlooked the needs of millions who rely on motorcycles and bicycles for daily commuting.