Diepenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Diepenbeek is installing wooden fences along Campuslaan (roundabout to Ginderoverstraat) and Agoralaan (Bouwcampus to BIOMED) to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. A wood chip path will be added. Drivers should use the free parking building at Bouwcampus. Works will keep one lane open, with a parking ban in place.
The Diepenbeek is putting up wood fences along Campuslaan and Agoralaan to allow people to safely walk and bicycle. People parking on the lawn has been problematic, as noted by the authorities, because it makes it difficult to spot walking and cycling persons, making it risky.
The fences will be put up in places where a lot of people walk, like near schools and research buildings. On Campuslaan, the fences will go from the roundabout to Ginderoverstraat, and on Agoralaan, they will go from the Bouwcampus to the BIOMED research building.
“Parking on the verge is dangerous,”
The municipality says.
“It obstructs the view of vulnerable road users and forces pedestrians onto the road.”
How is Diepenbeek improving safety on Campuslaan & Agoralaan?
The route will be along the side of the PXL campus, so that students, workers, and others can walk there rather than on the street. The city would like to have the area safe for all, with a visible path for pedestrians to walk on and roads for cars to travel on. They mentioned that this would make the area more organized and safe for everyone.
The city is requesting individuals who travel to campus by car to park in the new parking facility of the Bouwcampus in Diepenbeek. They explained that it is free to park there, and it is far safer to park there than on the roadside.
Parking along the roadside is not safe for pedestrians or cyclists, which is why everyone is encouraged by the city to utilize the new parking building. The parking building was also close to significant venues such as PXL and BIOMED, making it simple to reach wherever one would need to go, officials added.
According to the officials, they will be operating on only one side of the road at any given time so that 1 lane is always open for traffic to pass through. They also request that the people not leave their vehicles parked in the location where they will be working to provide sufficient space for the workers to work effectively. The city hopes that everyone will help by following these rules so that everyone can enjoy the new railings when they are done.
The municipality says
“We are working signs on 1 side of the road so that there is always 1 lane available. To guarantee the flow, there is a parking ban during the works.
