Zugdidi–Anaklia Bicycle Infrastructure Development Project: “Iveria Motors” and the French Company SMOOVE
This project represents an initiative to implement modern bicycle infrastructure and a bike-sharing system in the Zugdidi–Anaklia corridor, aimed at increasing the region’s tourist potential and developing eco-friendly urban mobility.
The project is initiated by ‘Iveria Motors’ in partnership with the French international company SMOOVE, which is one of the world’s leading bike-sharing system operators, present in 20 cities across 12 countries.
Within the framework of the project, the following are planned:
- Installation of bike lanes and bicycle terminals in the central part of Zugdidi
- Development of an approximately 35 km bicycle path connecting Zugdidi and Anaklia
- Phased implementation of the bike-sharing system (initially 250–300 bicycles and 35 terminals)
- Further expansion in line with investment growth (with an initial investment of 3–5 million USD).
According to the project authors’ assessment, this initiative will significantly strengthen the region’s tourism infrastructure and create a modern transport environment based on European standards.
It is particularly noteworthy that our company actively participated in the implementation process of this project, being involved in both organizational and consulting capacities. This included communication with international partners and the practical planning stages of the project. Our involvement aimed to ensure the effective execution of the project and its compliance with international standards
Within the scope of the project, meetings were also conducted across various municipalities in Georgia (Zugdidi, Poti, Kutaisi, Tbilisi) to assess the opportunities for bicycle infrastructure development and the readiness of these cities for project implementation.
This initiative represents a significant step toward the development of the Zugdidi–Anaklia tourist corridor and the implementation of a modern ecological transport system in Georgia