On the roads of Gironde, Patrick replaced his car with a strange machine

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“Traveling with a two-ton vehicle for a single person is an aberration. » Patrick Maupas, teacher in Gironde, does not mince his words.

This man particularly cares about the future of new generations and the world that we are going to leave them.

He rides in an aerodynamic pedal car

“We need to start making our transition around mobility and find other ways for health and the planet. For my part, I travel with a velomobile. »

The velomobile, what is it? A kind of aerodynamic pedal car for adults with which it does not go unnoticed on the roads of Gironde, around Langon and Bazas, for example. A way, for the person concerned, to limit pollution.

Raise public awareness of soft and intermediate mobility

Patrick Maupas' objective? “Encourage residents to adopt soft and intermediate modes of transportsuch as the bicycle, the electric bicycle or an intermediate vehicle which weigh less than 500 kg, are electric and go up to 80 km / hour. »

Means of transport that the person concerned considers “very good for everyday travel”.

Now, in order to raise awareness among the general publicPatrick Maupas wishes to create a new association, dedicated to soft and intermediate mobility:

It will promote active modes of transport, reduce our carbon footprint and create safer spaces for all users. It will also highlight the strengths of the department with the development of cycling infrastructure. We will also work with elected officials on local issues such as road congestion, pollution and public health.

Two promotional actions in Bazas, in Gironde

Saturday December 7, 2024, Patrick Maupas will be present at the Bazas market with a cargo bike, an electric bike and a Rosalie-style family bike.

“We will be able to discuss these new modes of travel for those interested. »

Monday December 9 at 8:30 p.m. at the Vog cinema, the documentary will be screened Shift towards the future.

This session is a debate session around gentle and intermediate mobility in our territory. “I will be present to answer all questions and create together this association on mobility in Gironde. »

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