The number of cycling fatalities in zone 50 has increased by 40% throughout Flanders since 2019. “Sad figures,” says Lambrecht. “If we want to make and keep cycling more attractive, our cycle paths must be safer and we must make built-up areas a zone 30 if there are no separated cycle paths. Studies show that road safety is increasing there and far fewer accidents occur. The chances of survival in an accident between a cyclist and a car in a zone 30 are also many times greater. What is Minister Peeters waiting for? Every cycling death is one too many.”