But in Molenbeek, and in particular rue Picard, strong criticisms are heard since the stammerings of the project. With the viewfinder mainly: the fear of the vibrations caused by the tram and the expected removal of many parking spaces (more than 250).
“The tram will kill rue Picard”, “unnecessary expenses”, “We fear vibrations”: Molenbeekois in fury against the Tram 15 project
“Massive abolition of parking spaces“
At the start of this summer, the Molenbeek municipal authorities decided to join the anti-trans sling 15. The majority PS-PTB-Ma requests “Suspension of permit application“And gave an unfavorable opinion within the framework of the urban procedure.
“The project, in the current state it is presented, cannot move forward. Molenbeek is not against public transport projects. But not at any cost “, said the alderman’s college in a press release, evoking “sloppy studies ” and a “Unrealistic calendar”.
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Among the grievances mentioned, the authorities denounce the risks of “saturation of traffic in residential streets “ and the “Massive abolition of parking spaces without a spare solution “.
Pascal Smet is already flinching the project of Tram Tour & Taxis just introduced by his majority partner Elke Van den Brandt: “What a disappointment!”
On the side of the Elke van den brandt (Groen) cabinet, which is the project, we deplore the Childekoise attitude. “”The Tram 15 project will improve the fluidity of public transport, road safety, including around schools. This project will make it possible to green the Bolivar avenue and rue Picard and transform them into modern urban boulevards where life is good for all inhabitants.”
Promised in 2019 for… 2024
The public inquiry being completed, the decision to grant or not the permit is referred to the region. This Tram Tour & Taxis project was promised by the Vervoort III government. In his declaration of general policy, the executive had, in 2019, promised the realization “From here to 2024” From the Tour & Taxis line (line 15) and from the line to Neder-Over-Heembeek (line 10). For tram 10, it’s done. But for line 15, a serious delay has accumulated.
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In the medium term, the authorities predict as a reminder to extend this line 15 from Brussels-North to Brussels-Central via Saint-Josse. Finally, in the longer term, an extension to the south-east of the capital is regularly announced. A project closely linked to the long -mentioned tramification of Bus 95, which remains at this stage in the limbo …
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