(L-R) Maurice Bauer, VdL Chief Adlerman; Lydie Polfer, VdL Mayor; Patrick Goldschmidt, VdL alderman for mobility; Romain Pax, head of VdL traffic department;
Credit: Jazmin Campbell, Chronicle.lu
On Wednesday 25 February 2026, the City of Luxembourg (Ville de Luxembourg - VdL) held its latest City Breakfast at City Hall in Place Guillaume II (Knuedler).
The morning meeting was an opportunity for journalists to discuss current events in Luxembourg City with Mayor Lydie Polfer and Chief Alderman (Deputy Mayor) Maurice Bauer, as well as Patrick Goldschmidt, the alderman responsible for mobility, and Romain Pax, head of the VdL traffic department.
In addition to announcing the new Schueberfouer poster competition, the VdL representatives discussed upcoming initiatives linked to mobility and the environment in the capital. Patrick Goldschmidt and Romain Pax presented a soft mobility concept, announcing in particular planned improvements to the cycling and pedestrian network - paths should be "safe, comfortable, direct, coherent and attractive". Much has already been done but there is still room for improvement, officials acknowledged.
They outlined eight sections identified following an analysis and based on potentially problematic areas. Particular emphasis has been placed on intersections, which are often the site of accidents. Among the changes to be implemented in 2026 and 2027 is an extended bidirectional cycle path along Boulevard Roosevelt. Several parking spaces near Avenue Jean-Pierre Pescatore will be removed to make room for a separate cycle path; parking spots in Pfaffenthal near the youth hostel will also be removed to ensure more space for pedestrians. Improvements are also planned in the Cents and Merl districts. The aim is to encourage more residents to leave their cars at home by offering safe and reliable alternatives such as public transport, walking and cycling. The routes have been approved, but procedures are ongoing.
Officials also announced an upcoming survey - "Séchere Schoulwee" (safe school route) - aimed at gathering feedback on school journeys. In the coming days, 5,750 letters will be sent out inviting residents to participate in the survey (in German, French and English), which will run from 5 to 22 March 2026. The responses will inform a catalogue of measures aimed at improving safety and encouraging reduced car use. The VdL said it hoped to be able to present this catalogue by the end of the year.
Regarding the environment, the officials confirmed plans to fell a sick sequoia tree in the municipal park - to avoid the risk of fungal disease spreading - and later to replant a new one. Maurice Bauer described it as "a sad moment", albeit necessary, to fell the approximately 150-year-old tree. He also spoke of tree and rose planting initiatives in the capital.
