Phase 2, Confindustria ANCMA: “It will be difficult to plan mobility on two wheels in the city if the shutters are still down”

In light of MCPD concerning the “Phase 2” of the health emergency linked to COVID-19 Coronavirus, Confindustria ANCMA (National Association of Cycle Motorcycle Accessories) highlighted: “We ask ourselves how it is possible to imagine a restart mobility characterized by a greater use of two wheels with bicycle shops still closed”.

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In the note released, the association reports that while considering the meetings and declarations of institutional representatives regarding incentives or the underlined “protagonism of two wheels” in the new emergency phase, however "Urban mobility planning in this direction cannot fail to consider that a national network of over 2500 shops that can offer a service to citizens, also by adopting ad hoc commercial initiatives for the health situation, still has the shutters closed: it is irrational", the opinion on the matter.
The issue of safety is always important and crucial, also evaluating an increase in the use of two-wheeled vehicles in the city. “Not only will it be essential to appeal to citizens to adopt rigorous and even more responsible behavior, but also to allow them to purchase safety equipment, helmets, helmets and protective clothing more easily”, is indicated again on the occasion. Hence the request "to reopen bicycle shops as soon as possible and hopefully to provide forms of tax relief for the purchase of protective material and other safety devices such as lights, bibs and reflectors", taking up what has been reported. With bicycle shops still closed, the association highlights, it is difficult “Imagine a restart mobility characterized by greater use of two wheels”.

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