Bike path to link Venice to mainland

(ANSA) – Venice, November 29 – Officials in Venice on Friday presented plans to build a bike path connecting the island city to the mainland. The bike path would run across the Freedom Bridge, currently limited to automobile and rail traffic, as well as a seldom-used sidewalk. Officials plan to unveil the new bike path in September 2014, when a tram link is also scheduled to launch. Cyclists will still be obliged to walk once they reach the Medieval city, where cycling and driving is banned. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED