Bicycle

A round-up of news from around Israel.

Eye witnesses claimed that they saw a car hit him and escape the area.

“Creating pedestrian streets in the city is part of an overall policy that places pedestrians, personal transportation vehicles and public transportation at the center,” Ron Huldai explains.

The plan, which was announced on World Bicycle Day, will aim to reach strategic goals that prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the city.

Launched in April 2011, usage has declined steadily in recent years due to the expansion of the electric bike and scooter market.

Tales from the trail at Darom Adom: Flower walks, heritage tours, and a tandem bike ride for both sighted and visually impaired cyclists.

In order to ensure the safety of those participating, certain roads will be temporarily blocked off during the fund-raising event.

The cross-country bike ride will take place November 2-8 and the organization expects more than 50 American participants.

Will the new laws in Tel Aviv make a difference?

So, like the bicycle, invented long after its time, why has it taken so long for co-living to arrive in Israel? Znaty says, “I don’t know. This is the land that created the kibbutz.”