Bike, walk, car… What will the trambus change for traffic in Rennes?

With the arrival of the trambus, the City of Rennes plans to change traffic plans in several districts of the Breton capital, more precisely where the future lines will run.

The sharp increase in bicycle traffic in Rennes combined with the discomfort felt by pedestrians will lead us to redistribute several spaces in the city, in particular by further separating pedestrian and cycle paths.

Pro-cycling and pro-walking associations, such as Ranges of actionare rightly demanding a greater separation of cycle and pedestrian lanes in the interests of security users. Rennes News shares with you some architectural drawings.

Some examples

These sketches of future developments, presented by the City of Rennes, make it possible to better visualize what will change for the residents.

For example, sidewalks and pedestrian paths will be much wider along the rue de Lorient, near Roazhon Parkbut also rue de Fougères et Louis Guilloux Street.

Cycle lanes, too, seem better separated from spaces dedicated to pedestrians, cars, as well as buses and trams.

The meeting areas, currently present on the mail François Mitterrand and widely criticized by local residents, appear to be absent from future developments. However, the outline of the mall lacks clarity, particularly in terms of traffic flow along the facades and shops. This is where the criticism is most intense.

Here are some examples in other areas of the city, like here Jean-Baptiste de la Salle Street, avenue de Cucillé, avenue Gaston Berger, rue Germain Dulac et rue de la Rigourdière.

Less space for cars

Finally, an observation: the public transport (bus, tram…) and read soft mobility modes (bicycles, scooters, walking, etc.) will take on a more important role in the future, to the detriment of motorists and cars.

The sketches sometimes show a reduction by two roads dedicated to cars. This raises fears of more traffic jams if car traffic does not drop considerably by 2030.

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