Poznań is preparing for another key investment in public transport. Ratajczaka Street will get a new tram track, stops and a completely changed appearance. The tender announced by Poznańskie Inwestycje Miejskie aims to select the contractor for the second stage of this long-awaited modernisation.
“The new tram route will shorten the commuting time from the city’s southern districts, such as Wilda and Dębiec, to the centre. This is another step in the development of public transport, which improves comfort and speed for passengers,” emphasises Jacek Jaskowiak, Mayor of Poznań.
The first stage of the redevelopment of Ratajczaka Street has already been completed. A new tramway between 27 Grudnia Street and Święty Marcin Street, a stop near the University Library and comfortable pavements and cycle infrastructure were created. Trees and low greenery were also planted along the stretch. Now the investment will cover the section from Święty Marcin Street to the junction at Nowy Rynek. The project involves the construction of a new tram track, tram stops, pavements, cycle paths and the reconstruction of the roadway. An important element of the works will be the modernisation of the underground infrastructure and the planting of new greenery.
Ratajczaka Street before reconstruction and in the future. Photo: Google Maps and poznan.pl
The new section of the tram route will connect Święty Marcin street with the junction at Królowej Jadwigi, Niezłomnych, Matyi and Wierzbięcice streets, which will significantly shorten the travel time from the south of Poznań to the centre. Currently, trams take the route via ul. Królowej Jadwigi, Strzelecka and pl. Wiosny Ludów to reach Plac Wolności. Once completed, there will be an additional transport link on the north-south axis of the city.
Ratajczaka Street will be transformed into a residential zone between Święty Marcin Street and Ogrodowa Street. Symmetrical spaces with trees and low vegetation are planned on both sides of the street. Benches and resting places will be set up. The introduction of a barrier-free pavement is expected to increase accessibility for people with reduced mobility, and a cycle contraflow lane on one section will provide comfortable traffic for cyclists.
Ratajczaka Street before reconstruction and in the future. Photo: Google Maps and poznan.pl
A spacious square will be created at the level of Taczaka Street, visually connected to the eastern frontage of Ratajczaka Street. The surface will be made of granite paving blocks in various shades, and the small architecture objects, such as benches, baskets and bicycle stands, will refer to the previous realisations of the Centre Programme.
Source: PIM (https://pim.poznan.pl) / UM Poznań (https://www.poznan.pl/)
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