Monday, November 21, the city of Furies and Law Association biking (VTOL) will offer, free of charge, to bicycle owners in safety vest to control their lighting and distribute accessories. Not to mention the flight.

“This may seem an original initiative but is best organized to raise awareness.” Thus, Monday, November 21, from 17 to 19 hours, the Assistant to the sustainable development of Furies Martine Roux, give she-appointment to bicycle owners to control their lighting, as part of a partnership between the city and the right cycling Association (VTOL): “It’s a fact: too many of our fellow citizens drive without lights, especially young people. It’s very dangerous. Especially when the days get shorter and it’s dark in 17 hours. “Another strong argument,” less than 10% of bike trips are at night but they cause 21% of fatal accidents.”

Make mark his bike for 5 €

That day, the theater of the court Jean, this “Operation lighting and marking bicycles against theft” will remember what is required and recommended. Lights, reflectors, reflective vest, reflectors… professionals will be present to advise “to be conspicuous by bike but distribute lighting accessories.” And that’s not all. It will be offered for 5 € (and against identification and proof of purchase) “to mark his bike against theft while being informed about the choice of a good burglar.” “We have not yet caught our behind the Netherlands… but with these actions on the bicycle, we sow small pebbles. And it also comes within the framework of other projects of the municipality, adds Roux. We hope that in 2017, some of them will emerge as the realization of a soft link in the city for cyclists with in reflective clothing.” Or the creation of a bicycle repair shop front, run, making available to the population in the districts.