September 4, 2025
Paris is accelerating its transition to cycling: Equans France at the heart of “Plan Vélo Acte II”
In Paris, sustainable mobility is taking a new turn. As part of the Plan Vélo Acte II (2021–2026), the City of Paris is stepping up its efforts to become a 100% bike-friendly capital. To transform the road network and adapt traffic lights to this new use, it has called upon the expertise of Ineo Grand Paris Normandie - Argenteuil Branch, in a joint venture with Spie Citynetworks.
A high-value-added initiative for sustainable urban mobility
This ambitious project builds on the Cycling Plan launched more than 10 years ago, with a clear goal: to promote bicycle, bus, and tram traffic while reducing the capital’s carbon footprint.
The new infrastructure will help reverse the current trend. Until now, car traffic has been prioritized through traffic light control; from now on, priority will be given to buses, trams, and bicycles thanks to a “green wave” system (a specific traffic signal timing scheme).
2029 Goal: a comprehensive and safe cycling network for all users, with special attention given to the most vulnerable, such as pedestrians.
Technical expertise and optimized construction site organization
Nearly 6 Equans France employees are working on this project. Thanks to a dedicated team, a single point of contact, and an excellent understanding of the challenges of construction sites in Paris (heavy traffic, limited space, and coordination across different services), the work is progressing smoothly, minimizing disruption to users.
This complementary expertise between Equans France and Spie Citynetworks was a decisive factor for the City of Paris, which was committed to ensuring rapid and controlled execution. The project represents 3 million euros in revenue.
A Concrete Step Toward the Energy Transition
With this project, Equans France reaffirms its role as a partner in the energy transition and sustainable urban mobility. Reduced pollution, enhanced safety, and incentives for active transportation—these are just some of the tangible benefits for Parisians.
