Before 1990, in the communist era, the bicycle was the preferred means of transport in Tirana. A growth in car usage during the post-communist transition created a unique challenge to redevelop cycling as a viable alternative. Now, Tirana is on a path to becoming a cycling city once again.
On the 4th of May 2024, Iden Petraj, Tirana’s new Bike Mayor, organised a conference on cycling which brought together students, urbanists, and mobility professionals from Albania and the rest of Europe to share their experiences and strategies and work through practical solutions for Tirana.
UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani, originally from Albania, was invited to deliver a talk on the potential for conversion of kerbside parking to cycling lanes.
Download the conference agenda below.