Cycle path between Koblenz and Lay: full closure causes trouble!

Cycle path between Koblenz and Lay: full closure causes trouble!

The construction of a new cycle and footpath between the Koblenz districts of Moselle and white and layer ensures discussions and resentment in the region. As the Change.org , the petition was initiated by a citizen who is particularly important for working mothers and older parishioners worries. Over 1,000 signatures from Koblenz and Lay have already been collected to protest the full closure and request alternative solutions.

loads for the residents

The inconvenience due to the longer detours are particularly noticeable for business owners. Jan Alsbach, a physical practice owner in Lay, reported on the increased travel costs for his clients, who now have to drive long detours. The SWR emphasizes that companies in the region fear to lose customers and take out employee failures must.

The responsible authority, the state company Mobility (LBM), is on the decision about the full closure and refers to security reasons for the workers. However, take the feedback from the citizens seriously and check whether the closure may be shortened. An information event was announced on January 30th at 7 p.m. in the Layer parish church.

alternative routes during the blocking

For the time of the full closure, several alternative routes were determined that the citizens in the region can use:

• B49 to Moselgoldbrücke near Kobern-Gondorf, then B416 to Koblenz.
• B49 to motorway feeder, then A61 and B9 to Koblenz.
• B49 to L208 (Kondertal), then B327 to Koblenz.

In addition, a shuttle operation is set up that ensures a bus transfer between layer and the abdomen, whereby passengers can switch to line 31 in their thieves.

The problem of cycle path security is also discussed in the context of a Europe -wide study on traffic safety. This shows a clear need for action when expanding the cycling infrastructure in German cities. According to the study, less than 50% of the respondents on the bike paths feel safe in large cities such as Berlin and Cologne. This underlines the need for the new cycle path between Moselleweiß and Lay, even if the construction work is currently being met with great resistance.