The Ministry of Mobility says cycle paths are to be painted red in future to make them easier to spot.

Already the norm in countries such as the Netherlands, now Luxembourg will follow suit and colour its cycle paths in red to distinguish them from the road. The Ministry of Mobility confirmed to the Luxemburger Wort newspaper that it intended to paint all future cycle paths to improve road safety.

"The idea of ​​designing a separate bicycle infrastructure that runs along a lane of motorised traffic and/or a separate pavement in red emerged at the beginning of the change of government and is a priority of the ministry," the Ministry wrote in a letter to the newspaper.

Among others, the red-painted paths will "promote intuitive cycling". Cyclists will find it easier to identify their cycle paths which will in turn assist with improving safety. The paths will also be more visible to motorists and pedestrians. The Ministry added that "unambiguously recognisable cycling infrastructure" would encourage more people to turn to their bikes.

When choosing the colour, the Ministry had to fulfil two criteria: The colour could not be used for another purpose on the roads, and it had to be clearly distinguishable from pavements and road surfaces for people with reduced visibility.

To date, the only cycle paths that are red are in Howald and Esch-sur-Alzette.