Yi, AIBF ink pact to promote bicycling in Amaravati

Vijayawada: Young Indians (Yi) Vijayawada Chapter and All India Bicycling Federation (AIBF) entered into a memorandum of understanding here on Saturday to promote bicycling in Amaravati. The MoU was signed by DV Manohar, chairman of AIBF and Tarun Kakani of Yi Vijayawada Chapter in the presence of P Chandan Patnaik, head of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Vijayawada Zone.

As part of the agreement, Yi and AIBF will take up inclusion of the Smart Mobility concept in the design of Capital Amaravati. Smart Mobility promotes the use of e-bikes and bicycles for commuting. They will set up and operate bike stations in Amaravati and also at Yi member organisations. The two organisations will also interact with the government agencies in the development of a network of exclusive cycling tracks in the capital region. The MoU will help get financial assistance from international agencies through the World Cycling Alliance, Brussels, and UN Habitat.