Cannes boosts sustainable mobility with new free parking facilities for bicycles and scooters in the city centre

Cannes is accelerating its commitment to sustainable mobility with a new initiative dedicated to bicycles and scooters. During the peak summer season, when traffic pressure reaches its highest levels, the city has introduced 21 new free parking facilities for micro-mobility vehicles, strengthening its strategy to create a more accessible urban environment with less dependence on cars.

The new structures, installed from July 15 in seven key areas of the city centre, aim to provide residents, workers, local businesses and visitors with practical and secure solutions for sustainable daily travel.

New bicycle parking facilities in Cannes’ busiest areas

The new bike racks have been placed in some of the city’s most frequented locations, including Hôtel de Ville, Pantiero, Place de Gaulle, rue d’Antibes, rue des Belges and rue Notre-Dame.

Designed to be both robust and discreet, these facilities allow users to safely park traditional bicycles, electric bikes and scooters while integrating seamlessly into the urban landscape.

The investment, amounting to €21,000, brings the total number of bicycle parking spaces in Cannes to 1,011, spread across 105 locations throughout the city.

A steady expansion of cycling infrastructure since 2014

This project represents a significant transformation compared with the situation just over a decade ago. In 2014, Cannes had only 42 bicycle parking points. Since then, under the leadership of Mayor David Lisnard, the city has steadily expanded its cycling infrastructure, adding around 80 new bike racks every year.

The municipality’s stated objective is to reach 1,300 bicycle parking facilities by the end of the current term, creating a more extensive network capable of encouraging sustainable travel throughout Cannes.

A broader strategy to transform urban mobility

The expansion of bicycle parking facilities is part of a wider sustainable mobility strategy designed to reduce car traffic, improve air quality and make everyday journeys easier.

Over recent years, Cannes has developed a comprehensive infrastructure network dedicated to cycling. The city now offers more than 36 kilometres of cycle paths, promotes awareness campaigns such as Mobility Week and Mai à Vélo, and supports the Palm Vélo service, which provides long-term bicycle rentals across the Cannes Lérins area.

The city also includes six Accueil Vélo-certified facilities, dedicated to welcoming cycling tourists, as well as an electric bike-sharing service available at the Palais des Festivals car park.

Cannes moves towards a greener and more accessible city

The installation of these new bicycle parking facilities confirms Cannes’ ambition to follow the path taken by many European cities investing in soft mobility as a response to environmental challenges and changing urban habits.

Even on the French Riviera, traditionally associated with car use, sustainable transport solutions are gaining momentum. Bicycles and scooters are increasingly becoming key elements of urban mobility, helping to reduce emissions, improve quality of life and make city centres more accessible.

Through practical initiatives such as this, Cannes continues to build a more modern, efficient and environmentally responsible city, turning everyday improvements into part of a long-term vision for sustainable urban development.