On Thursday (10), the São Paulo state government announced the project for Brazil's first long-distance highway bicycle path, the Ciclovia dos Bandeirantes, along the Bandeirantes Highway.
Located between São Paulo and Itupeva, the new bicycle path will connect the state capital to the newly launched Serra Azul Tourist District in Itupeva, spanning approximately 57 kilometers.
“São Paulo will gain the largest and most complete bicycle path in Brazil, generating one thousand direct jobs during its construction. It is a great option for sports, leisure, and mobility,” said Governor João Doria.
The initiative aims to improve mobility between the São Paulo Metropolitan Area, the Jundiaí Metropolitan Area, and other municipalities along the Bandeirantes and Anhanguera highways, providing safer conditions for cycling to work, sports, leisure, and tourism.
Along this stretch of the SP-348 highway, the functional design features a bicycle path fully segregated from highway traffic – between kilometers 13+800 and 71 of the Bandeirantes Highway (SerrAzul Shopping) – running along sections of the median and the lateral grassy areas.
The upgrades include new safety features, controlled entry and exit access, support stations, rigid barriers, and new road markings and signage. The estimated cost presented in the functional design is R$ 219 million.
The project also plans for the installation of six overpasses to cross the highway, allowing cyclists to access the path without having to cross active lanes. Additionally, seven support stations with access to service plazas will be created, along with new warning signage for users.
The construction of the new bicycle path will be carried out by the concessionaire CCR AutoBan, a member of the Highway Concession Program, under the regulation of ARTESP – São Paulo State Transportation Agency.
New Paths
In partnership with the CCR Group, the State of São Paulo is developing the Ciclo Rotas SP CCR project, which identifies and invests in alternative routes on roads with low traffic volume and lower speed limits.
The goal is to offer safer options for cycling by installing specific signage, improving pavement conditions, and maintaining the surrounding areas, among other measures.
Around 100 kilometers of these cycle routes have already been completed in the regions of Holambra, Jundiaí, Louveira, Vinhedo, and Itatiba. By the end of the first half of the year, the government promises to deliver 300 kilometers of cycling infrastructure across the state of São Paulo.
Watch the launch video on YouTube.
Via CicloVivo.
This article was written by CicloVivo. The translation is powered by AI.
