Luxembourg City pilots new traffic-calming measures on Rue Kohlenberg

In a bid to enhance road safety and promote sustainable transport, Luxembourg City has introduced new traffic-calming measures on Rue Kohlenberg in Cessange. As part of a pilot project rolled out on Wednesday, the City has restructured the street layout to allow for shared use between cyclists and motorised vehicles, while also reducing vehicle speeds.

Rue Kohlenberg is a purely residential street with a 30 km/h speed limit and relatively low traffic volumes of about 200 vehicles per hour during peak times. It has therefore been identified as a suitable location for this initiative.

The previous dedicated bicycle lane, which was delineated by red paving stones, has been removed as part of the project. In its place, new infrastructure has been implemented that allows for safer road-sharing between cyclists and vehicles. According to a statement, these changes align with current government recommendations for shared-use roads where traffic levels permit.

The municipality's traffic department has further installed six evenly spaced road-narrowing "pinch points" along Rue Kohlenberg. These points are designed to slow down vehicular traffic by requiring drivers to yield to oncoming vehicles. This measure not only reduces speed, but also ensures that cyclists can navigate the street safely without encountering obstacles, thereby improving the overall safety of all road users.

The pilot project follows community engagement efforts led by the College of Aldermen, with members discussing the proposed changes with Cessange residents during the Apéri'tour event on 9 July.

Following this initial consultation phase and the installation of the new measures, the effectiveness of the traffic-calming infrastructure is to be closely monitored. After the test phase, the College of Aldermen will thus evaluate the project’s impact and determine whether to make the changes permanent.