41.5 km long special lane set up in Baku for WUF13

For the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), special traffic lanes totaling 41.5 km have been created on six streets and avenues in Baku, and new road signs have been installed, Report informs referring to the Azerbaijan Land Transport Agency (AYNA).

It was noted that horizontal road markings have been restored on 34 streets and avenues (with a total length of 170 km), and markings on new asphalt have been restored on 19 streets and avenues (over 20 km).

"The length of micromobility lanes has been increased to 63.2 km. WUF13 guests have been provided with comfortable short-distance travel conditions: the scooter fleet has been updated, and the option to register for rentals with foreign license plates has been added. Patrols have been put on high alert," reads the message.

WUF13 will be held May 17-22 in Baku.

The forum is being held in close cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and aims to exchange international experience in the field of sustainable urban development, smart cities, and innovative urban solutions.