Vaud
The City of Lausanne closed the quays of Ouchy and Belgium for traffic for the first time this weekend. The users were very enthusiastic, even if the attendance is still shy and increasing.
Although attendance was shy, users were enthusiastic during the first weekend of closure of the quays of Ouchy and Belgium in Lausanne.
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Following the closure of the quays of Ouchy and Belgium on the weekend by the City of Lausanne, the majority of users said they were happy to take advantage of this peaceful and suddenly silent space, whether they were on a walk or on the terraces, said Florence Germond, municipal mobility officer, on Monday at Keystone-ATS.
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Attendance is still shy but increasing. The wharf was invested on Saturday morning. Sportsmen and onlookers appreciated the comfort of security. Their shyness is due to the still recent deconfinement, and sometimes to the ignorance of this closure.
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For the next weekends, local signage and communication actions will tend to remedy this. On the other hand, several groups of Genevans indicated having made the trip after having learned the announcement via press articles and social networks.
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Attention required
Getting in touch with local residents (private and professional hotels, restaurants, customs, CGN, Olympic Museum, etc.) was crucial. They appreciated being able to access the wharf and their premises throughout the weekend.
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Sunday, at the end of the day, motorized trips are continuous in front of the Place de la Navigation, added the municipal. The buffer zone between Beau Rivage and the advanced signage on avenue d’Ouchy is essential to allow users to safely re-enter traffic.
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Coexistence between the different modes of travel requires mutual attention, but the result is after all very positive. Users are delighted that the weekend closure will be extended until September 21, says Ms. Germond.
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Respect social distancing
The City announced the closure last Monday. Objective: that the inhabitants can take advantage of the public space bordering the lake while respecting the sanitary standards of social distance. Other roads in other districts could benefit from a similar measure in the future.
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Also in Vevey, the Quai Perdonnet is closed for five months. Part of the access to the old town has also been since Saturday.
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((ATS)
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