Budget draft for the fiscal year has involved the Commission in discussions as well.
In the historic city of Koblenz, climate change is becoming increasingly apparent, with more frequent heat days and heavy rainfall events. To address these challenges, the city is taking proactive steps to adapt and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
David Langner, the city's mayor, has proposed an ambitious plan to extend the streetcar line 61/62 and create a tangential connection that would link neighbourhoods like Grünwinkel and Bulach to the existing streetcar network. This new route would also provide a swift connection between the city's Messe and Hauptbahnhof.
The proposed extension would include additional track connections at key locations such as Hardecksiedlung, Eckenerstraße, Barbarossaplatz, and Kolpingplatz. There would also be track switches at the Westbahnhof and in Bulach. In some sections, the track would run on independent grassy tracks, and the service would operate Monday to Saturday with T5 frequency and on Sundays with T10 frequency.
Improving city mobility is a priority for Langner, who also aims to strengthen public transport, build a new rail stop in the Rauental, renovate the B9, focus on speed-reducing measures in residential areas, invest in cycling infrastructure, and implement a cable car for a new residential quarter in Niederberg.
As the city prepares to combat the effects of climate change, a heat action plan will be unveiled shortly after the climate adaptation concept, detailing measures to be taken in response to heat warnings. To support citizens during heavy rain events, Koblenz has made heavy rain maps available for all districts.
In addition to addressing the immediate impacts of climate change, Langner plans to present a climate adaptation concept for all districts by autumn. This concept will include measures such as shading elements, rainwater storage, and the expansion of the drinking water infrastructure.
One area in the Rauental is currently being redesigned to reduce local overheating, and the lessons learned from this project will be applied throughout the city.
On the security front, Langner's criminal preventive committee has already implemented several measures, including improved lighting for underpasses, above-ground crossing options, the elimination of fear spaces, active public order office controls, double patrols by the police and public order office, and a focus on the security situation in the city.
As Koblenz continues to grow and evolve, its leaders are committed to addressing the challenges posed by climate change and ensuring the city remains a vibrant and livable place for all its residents.
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