Brussels (Brussels Morning) – Brussels Mobility initiated the construction of a new cycle path on Boulevard de la Woluwe in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, aiming to create a safe route for cyclists connecting Flanders and Brussels.
Brussels Mobility began constructing a new cycle path on a central road in the municipality of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert over the weekend. Once completed, it will furnish a safe connection for cyclists between Flanders and the Belgian capital.
What route will the new cycle path on Boulevard de la Woluwe provide?
The construction of the latest cycle path on the busy Boulevard de la Woluwe, between the regional border and the junction with Avenue Emile Vandervelde, began on Saturday 4 May. The east side of the grand avenue will be converted into a separate two-way cycle path.
“The new connection presents an alternative for commuters, who will soon be able to cycle from Zaventem to the Tram Museum in convenience and safety via a separate two-way cycle path,” stated Mobility Minister Elke Van den Brandt (Groen).
How will the new cycle path improve safety for cyclists?
Once the works have been finished, the cycling path will constitute the “missing link” between the Flemish C202 bicycle lane from Zaventem and the current cycling infrastructure on the rest of the boulevard.
What is the timeline for completing the Boulevard de la Woluwe project?
The works are anticipated to take around 15 days and the scheme will initially be carried out as a test phase. After another evaluation, the bicycle path can be made enduring through a building permit application. “It is very important to evaluate in consultation with residents concerned before the infrastructure becomes permanent,” stated Matgen, Councillor for Mobility in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert.
What are the objectives of the test phase for the cycle path?
The action comes after Woluwe-Saint-Lambert said that it wanted to enhance the municipality’s cycling infrastructure post-pandemic. It made several substantial proposals for better cycle paths on regional roads. Most of these recommendations will be implemented by the end of May, adding more than ten kilometres of new cycling infrastructure in the area.
The commune also constructed its own bicycle lanes on municipal roads and signposted cycling routes were also formed, running through the municipality and completing the regional cycling network.
“Woluwe-Saint-Lambert is clearly one of the champions to further develop the cycling network,” Van den Brandt said. “Across political boundaries, we have seized every opportunity to promote mobility alternatives and improve road safety.”
