Announced by the Mayor Yvan Mayeur at the beginning of the year, the Boulevard Anspach will be pedestrian as of the 18 July 2015. On the long run, the pedestrian zone will spread and new parking lots will be created.
At the end, the pedestrian zone should double and become one of the largest in Europe…
The main axis to become pedestrian will extend from Place de Brouckère and the rue des Pierres. However, other areas are concerned over time: the Place du jeu de Balle in the Marolleswill be partially closed to vehicles; in the Saint-Jacques area, the Place Fontainas and the rue du Midi will also be made pedestrian, just like the Place Samedi in the Béguinage area.
To facilitate movement for people (especially those with reduced mobility), a free electric train should go around the vast pedestrian zone.
The current bicycle itineraries will be expanded to allow cyclists to move around easier. Streets entirely dedicated to cyclists will also be made, as well as specific parking lot of bicycles.
Several parking areas will be created around the pedestrian area. The objective is to render the center a likable destination for pedestrians and a mini-ring for traffic transitting through the center.
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