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Grudziądz Mayor: Municipal bikes complement transport, historic granaries get new life
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Grudziądz Mayor: Municipal bikes complement transport, historic granaries get new life

From Rzeczpospolita · () Polish

Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • The mayor of Grudziądz discusses the city's new municipal bike system, "Flisak," which aims to complement public transport.
  • The system currently features 130 bikes and 30 stations, with plans for expansion and modification based on user feedback.
  • Grudziądz is also investing in new cycling paths and revitalizing historic granaries into cultural and community spaces.

Grudziądz Mayor Maciej Glamowski highlighted the city's commitment to sustainable transport and urban revitalization, focusing on the recently launched municipal bike system, "Flisak." "We wanted the city bikes to complement our public transport," Glamowski stated, noting the initiative was also driven by city councilors.

The "Flisak" system, currently in a trial phase, comprises 130 bicycles and 30 base stations. "We have secured budget funds, selected a contractor for two years. For now, the system will operate seasonally. We will test its popularity, gather feedback from residents and tourists, and then modify it," the mayor explained. He added that the city is also expanding its cycling infrastructure, with new paths being constructed and tenders for further development, including a crucial path along the Bronisław Malinowski road-rail bridge.

Na razie system będzie funkcjonował w sezonie. Traktujemy go testowo. Sprawdzimy, jaka będzie jego popularność, jakie będą też uwagi mieszkańców czy turystów. I będziemy ten system modyfikować.

— Maciej GlamowskiDescribing the trial phase of the bike system.

Beyond cycling, Grudziądz is actively revitalizing its historic granaries, transforming them into vibrant cultural and community hubs. "Granaries are our gem. We are consistently buying them back from private owners and giving them new life," Glamowski said. One revitalized granary now houses the Museum of Vistula Trade, while others are being renovated to include a viewing terrace connecting four buildings. Another granary, Spichlerz 57, serves as a base for NGOs and features a café run by individuals with disabilities, showcasing the city's commitment to social inclusion and activation.

The mayor also emphasized the city's natural beauty, including its lakes, and its suitability for cycling tourism. "Grudziądz is not just beautiful monuments and the Vistula River, but also lakes," he noted, encouraging both residents and visitors to explore the area via its growing network of cycling routes.

Spichlerze to nasza perełka. Konsekwentnie odkupujemy je od właścicieli prywatnych i wprowadzamy tam nowe życie.

— Maciej GlamowskiDiscussing the revitalization of historic granaries.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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