Construction of a new footpath and cycling bridge linking Goldgrube and Rauental
New Pedestrian and Cycling Bridge Connects Koblenz Districts
Construction on a new pedestrian and cycling bridge connecting the Rauental and Goldgrube districts in Koblenz has officially begun1. This bridge is set to enhance non-motorized connectivity between the two neighborhoods, offering citizens more flexibility whether they are traveling on foot, by bicycle, or by public transport.
The bridge will serve as a crossing between the future platforms 1 and 2 and will also function as a district connection for cycling and pedestrian traffic. The federal government is providing around 3.2 million euros from the "Climate Protection through Cycling" funding program for the cycling-related part of the construction costs and accompanying measures1. Additionally, the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure is providing around 1.4 million euros for the district-connecting function. The Ministry of Transport of Rhineland-Palatinate is contributing an estimated 2.3 million euros for the public transport component1.
The city of Koblenz is footing the majority of the estimated 20 million euro cost for the bridge project1. The predicted additional passenger traffic will make the new train station one of the relatively large train stations in Rhineland-Palatinate, with around 3,300 people per day expected to switch from cars to trains1.
The bridge construction is part of a larger focus on strengthening cycling and pedestrian traffic in the state government's transport policy. The future-oriented train stop at the clinics and the administration center will be made possible by the bridge, providing easier access to these key locations.
For more information about the project, please visit the project website at www.koblenz-baut.de/raugold. The benefit-cost analysis for the future train station indicates an economic benefit that is 33 times greater than the project's costs1. The bridge is set to complement the train station "Koblenz-Administration Center," which is currently being planned.
[1] Source: Koblenz City Planning and Transport Authorities.
- The new pedestrian and cycling bridge in Koblenz, funded partly by the "Climate Protection through Cycling" program, will also support environmental science, aiming to promote climate-change mitigation through increased use of non-motorized transportation.
- The industry of finance stands to benefit from the enhancement of the public transit system in Koblenz, as improved transportation options can boost economic growth and productivity.
- As part of the larger focus on cycling and pedestrian traffic, the city of Koblenz is also considering the integration of environmental-science practices into the design of the new bridge and surrounding areas, prioritizing a sustainable approach to urban development.
- With the arrival of the new pedestrian and cycling bridge, connectivity between the Rauental and Goldgrube districts will not only be improved for pedestrians, cyclists, and public-transit users but also foster collaboration among various industries and fields, encouraging a culture of innovation and sustainability in Koblenz.
