Nairobi representative Esther Passaris Cycling spotted at CBD [VIDEO]
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Nairobi representative Esther Pbadaris joined more than 130 cyclists on Saturday for a 35km hike of awareness and recreation across the city.
Pbadaris and cyclists were on a mission to raise awareness of the need for safer roads for cyclists in the city.
Speaking after the monthly exercise, Mr. Pbadaris said: "I am happy about the growing local movement of cyclists who are campaigning for a bike-friendly in Nairobi that" Nairobi
The cycling event makes part of a campaign that seeks to influence policy in the city to create space for appropriate and safe bike lanes to decongest traffic and positively influence lifestyle. [19659002] "Finished! My longest and hardest lap. Thank you #CriticalMbadNairobi for an amazing experience, and congratulations to my fellow cyclists for completing a difficult tour," said the MP Nairobi.
One of the most interesting scenes of the event is a boy who appears to be 6 or 7 years old by bike on the entire 35km run – a task that Pbadaris acknowledged was a challenge even for her.
"The future of cycling is brilliant," said one of the cyclists during the boy's remarkable holiday. "The Runners of the Day, the Week and the Month". [19659002] Kenyans have suggested in the past that the riparian zone along the Nairobi River is rehabilitated as cycle tracks under the Nairobi Regeneration Project, a major problem in the city, especially during peak hours, despite the fact that that the government will in various decongestion programs, including the proposed Rapid Transit Bus System (BRT)
. That's tantamount to putting his life on the line as the matatu thugs make the roads dangerous.
@CriticalMbadNbi Rider of the day. Of the week. And of the month. This young boy who made the complete journey of 35 km. The future of cycling is brilliant @EstherPbadaris hence the need for pathways and awareness. #CriticalMbadNairobi #CriticalMbad pic.twitter.com/PakWyGkpf3
– Andrew Byama (@Keeplah) July 28, 2018
Of others, however, have pointed out that their concern would be the lack of support facilities at the workplaces, including secure parking for bicycles and bathrooms to clean after the rides.
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Here is a video of Pbadaris during the event:
[19659021] My last tour @CriticalMbadNBI for a fun morning walk through the city @ AQMibilit. .. https://t.co/OaoGz3CVOh
– The Honorable Esther M Pbadaris (@EstherPbadaris) July 28, 2018