Cyclist Death Sparks Massive Protest in Paris: Is the City's Traffic a Deadly Time Bomb?

Francois, the French transport minister is scheduled to meet with cycling groups on Monday in response to protests over a cyclist death in Paris. This tragedy occurred after a cycle and motorist dispute escalated.

The cyclist death in Paris was a direct response of a dispute between the cyclist and a driver on June 26th, with protests occurring over the weekend in Paris. Many have taken to social media to address the incident and air their frustrations.

The expected meeting between the minister and cycling groups will likely shed more light on this growing issue, and hopefully pave a path forward for those who choose to travel by bike. There has been great outcry over the issue from cyclists in Paris who claim that being on a bike on the Paris streets has become increasingly difficult and hazardous.

>While no details of the meeting have been released by the transport ministry, sources familiar with the matter say the groups will push for more bike lanes and safer road conditions, plus tougher laws to keep cyclists safe from driver hostility in the City Of Light. Many cyclists say this is a matter of life or death and city officials need to take immediate action to prevent further loss.