"Puente de la Paz" is a new bridge in the district of Miraflores, Lima.
While I find it very useful since it significantly shortens the trip between two districts, I think it has some noticeable design issues when it comes to the bike path. The most obvious one is the use of the wrong type of paint, which turns into a slippery surface as soon as it gets even slightly wet.
Other issues include a concrete bench with a cantilevered design that intrudes into the bike lane, an office entrance that opens directly onto the path, and the decision to place a pedestrian crossing right in the middle of the lane at the start of a steep ramp, forcing cyclists to slow down exactly when they need momentum the most.
I’d be interested to hear your opinions on this new bike path.
Thoughts on the new “Puente de la Paz” bike path in Lima?
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by 8-20studio
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was thinking surface looked slippery when wet before i read the comments. also notice the bench could use some hazard striping. looks nice mostly though.
Miraflores <3
Why can’t bike lanes look like this here in Germany?
Born and raised in Lima here. Cyclist. Never understood the rationale behind painting the tarmac with glossy paint that will most definitely make your tires slip during winter rain.
You’d never design a road where drivers are asked to get out of their car and push it for a while but it’s somehow seen as acceptable when it comes to a cycle path?