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Japanese government sets target to increase bicycle lanes by 20% by 2031
ONE REPORT·Published ·Main source · Nikkei Asia
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Japanese Government
Japan
September 2026
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The Japanese government aims to increase bicycle traffic spaces by 20% by March 2031 compared to 2024 levels.
Data analysis indicates a significant shortage of dedicated bike lanes in Tokyo compared to international cities like Paris.
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