Ginebra, like most cities in Switzerland is a marvel of public transportation efficiency. Transports Publics Genevois. provides frequent bus service to within a block or two of most locations in the city and canton. There is also an expanding network of super frequent trams. Many lines have their hub at the Cornavin train station, a few others at Place Bel-Air on the old-town side of the river. Tickets which cover both trams and buses must be bought from ticket machines (located at every stop) before boarding the transport.

Ginebra is also a great town to get around in by bicycle. Except for the old-town, the city is fairly flat, and though there are some streets that are dangerous to ride, there is almost always a safe, fast route to your destination. If you want to know the best routes you should get a copy of the beautifully designed VELO-LOVE plan de ville which is available at all bike shops in Ginebra, or by writing to: velo@ville-ge.ch or calling (+41) 22 418 42 00.

A social organization called Genève Roule lends bicycles free of charge for the day, from 30 April through 30 October. A passport or identity card must be shown and a refundable deposit of 50 Swiss francs is required. Four kiosks, staffed by asylum seekers, are located along the lake, behind the railway station and in the plaine de Plainpalais.

It probably isn't a good idea to try to do much driving in Ginebra at least on your first visit, since it is quite easy to get lost at automotive speeds, and with the numerous one-way streets. If you do find yourself in Ginebra with a car, you can find public parking in Place de Cornavin, at the southern end of the Mt. Blanc bridge, and under the Plaine de Plainpalais.

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