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Background
The City of Geneva is launching a five-month project on rue de la Terrassière, between Rive and the Eaux-Vives station. The aim is to green the street, reduce car traffic and give more space to pedestrians.
The key points
Many shopkeepers on the street fear losing customers because of traffic restrictions. Others welcome the aim of making the area more convivial.
Eventually, traffic will be limited to residents, shopkeepers, deliveries and other authorised users. Two small squares will be created, with benches, greenery and shaded areas.
Key figures
- Duration of the works: five months, until March 2027.
- Signatures collected by a petition criticising the lack of consultation: around 200.
- Small squares created: two.
What it means for businesses
The household appliance shop NOELE TV is worried about parking for customers coming in emergencies. The director of the Hotel Calvy fears for access to his establishment and regrets being informed late.
Who says what
The owner of the restaurant Le Florentin welcomes the redevelopment. Jean-Pierre Rinaldi, owner of the café Le Grenelle, sees the possibility of an extra terrace.
What's next
The new layouts will first be tested before a permanent redevelopment. Trams will continue to run normally during the works.
Further reading
Sources
- Tribune de Genève – Terrassière: shopkeepers divided over upcoming works
- Léman Bleu – Rue de la Terrassière: works begin, amid shopkeepers' hopes and reservations
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