V.1 Construction of a Cycling Infrastructure connecting the Universities of Nicosia with the city center – Phase A (University of Nicosia – Metochi Kykkou)

Total Public Expenditure: €924.590

Project Brief Description: The Project was implemented in two contracts. It concerns the construction of a bicycle infrastructure that connects the Universities of the wider urban area of Nicosia with the center of the City. Phase A of the Project covers the section from the University of Nicosia to Metochi Kykkou. This Phase included the construction of a 3-meter-wide bicycle path in the green space between Griva Digeni Avenue and the Service Road in the Municipality of Engomi. As part of the Project, the necessary works have been carried out for the drainage of rainwater, as well as relocations or expansions of networks of public utility services. The second contract included the expansion of sidewalks, the construction of various types of pedestrian/cyclist crossings, infrastructure for the disabled and bike racks.

The completion of the Project will contribute to the completion of the Cycling Infrastructure that connects the Universities of Nicosia with the center of the City and, by extension, will strengthen cycling. The Project aims to improve sustainable mobility in the urban area of Nicosia.

The starting date of the 1^st contract was on 9 May 2016 and the completion date on 13 January 2017. The start date of the 2^st contract was on 17 February 2020 and the vompletion date on 7 September 2020.

V.2 Construction of Cycling Infrastructure connecting the Universities of Nicosia with the city center – Phase B (Metochi Kykkou-Solomos Square)

Total Public Expenditure:: €2.436.965

Project Brief Description: Phase B of the Project is the continuation of the cycle connection of Phase A and covers the section from Metochi Kykkou to Solomos Square. This Phase includes a 3.5km cycle infrastructure. The longest cycle route is on the existing road surface. The remaining length of the cycle route, which is not on the existing road surface, is located in the Nicosia Public Garden and on sidewalks. The Project also includes the construction of a 20m long bridge over Pedieos river, for use only by pedestrians and cyclists, which will connect Gladstonos Street with Dimos Herodotou Street.

The starting date was 31 August 2020 while the construction period is 12 months.

V.3 Construction of Cycling Infrastructure connecting the Universities of Nicosia with the city center – Phase C

Total Public Expenditure:: €1.950.000 (Estimation)

Project Brief Description: Phase C of the Project connects the Universities of Nicosia with the City Center (from Salaminos Avenue – Kaimakli Linear Park – Agiou Hilarionos/Synergasia Streets).

The infrastructure is approximately 4.6 km long, with the longest length of the bike route being built on an existing road surface. The remaining length of the cycle route, which is not located on the existing road surface, runs on the existing pedestrian/bicycle path, in public spaces and on sidewalks. Repairs to the floor as well as repairs to the existing fences, where deemed necessary, are planned for the length of the existing bike path/pedestrian path. In addition, as part of the project, roadway reconstruction and intervention at the Kantaras/Agiou Hilarionos roundabout will take place.

The main objective of the project is to increase options for transportation and to enhance multimodality. The construction of this cycling infrastructure will provide a comprehensive and continuous cycling connection between the universities of Nicosia and the city centre, aiming to enhance the use of the bicycle as a means of transport. In addition, it will contribute to the upgrading of the urban environment for safe, functional and pleasant movement.

The Project is co-funded by the Cohesion Fund of the European Union, through the Operational Program "THALEIA" and by national resources.

V.4 Construction of Cycling Infrastructure connecting the Universities of Nicosia with the city center - Phase D

Total Public Expenditure:: €750.000 (Estimation)

Project Brief Description: Phase D of the Project concerns the cycling infrastructure in the Municipality of Aglantzia where a 1.6 km (two-way) cycle path will be built, connecting Larnakos Avenue through Arch. Makarios III Avenue, old Aglantzia and Michael Karaoli Street . The proposed cycling infrastructure network will also join the existing cycle path network of Famagusta Avenue and Larnakos Avenue via Markou Drakou Street.