1Improving transport accessibility in Nijmegen

Increasing capacity and reliability of the Waalbrug and K. Traianusplein

• Currently there are two same level junctions on the Traianusplein for traffic from and to the Waalbrug: T1 (north) and T2 (south)• This causes conflict with crossing flows and limits capacity and reliability of the Traianusplein.

2Improving transport accessibility in Nijmegen

Increasing capacity and reliability of the Waalbrug and K. Traianusplein

I/C ratios Evening peak 2020

3Improving transport accessibility in Nijmegen

Increasing capacity and reliability of the Waalbrug and K. Traianusplein

Current situation on Keizer Traianusplein

Current situation on T1 Current situation on T2

4Improving transport accessibility in Nijmegen

Redesign Keizer Traianusplein• Facilliate a left turn over a viaduct in order to relieve pressure on former left turn route.

5Improving transport accessibility in Nijmegen

Increasing capacity and reliability of the Waalbrug and K. Traianusplein

Future situation on Keizer Traianusplein

Future situation on T1 Future situation on T2

6Improving transport accessibility in Nijmegen

Redesign Keizer TraianuspleinEffects (Qualitative)•Capacity of T2 will increase by 15% for straight traffic from the Singels to the Waalbrug. This relieves congestion on the Singels for outgoing traffic.• Capacity for left turning traffic from the Waalbrug increases, which will reduce spillback to the Waalbrug. This will improve travel times for all Waalbrug users.• Traffic to Nieuwe Ubbergseweg (left turn from Waalbrug) will no longer use T2 and former congested road segments before and after this crossing. This relieves congestion on those parts of the Traianusplein.• Waiting times for T1 will no longer exist due to multi-level crossing.

However: Effects limited if capacity Waalbrug stays at current level

7Improving transport accessibility in Nijmegen

Increasing capacity Waalbrug in northern direction

Intensities on Waalbrug (evening peak 2020) I/C ratios on Waalbrug (evening peak

2020)

8Improving transport accessibility in Nijmegen

Increasing capacity Waalbrug in northern direction

• Facilitating an extra lane using the current cycle path• Dedicated for users taking first exit after Waalbrug (direction Bemmel/Waalsprong)• Estimated capacity:1500 veh/hour• Estimated demand: 700 veh/hour in peak hours• Total length 1,3 km

PICTURE OF THE LANE

9Improving transport accessibility in Nijmegen

Increasing capacity Waalbrug in northern direction

• Facilitating an extra lane using the current bus lane• Dedicated for users taking the right turn to the city center after the Waalbrug• Estimated capacity:1500 veh/hour• Estimated demand: 350 veh/hour in peak hours• Total length 1,3 km

PICTURE OF THE LANE

10Improving transport accessibility in Nijmegen

Stakeholders’ positionsProLocal government, City Region, Province, Entrepreneurs city center, Offensief Bereikbaarheid, Kamer van Koophandel,CDA, VVD, PvdA

ConEnvironmental Organizations, GroenLinks, SP, Fietsersbond