Place Béraudier, a true showcase of Lyon, has finally reopened after eleven years of renovations. Mayor Grégory Doucet, Metropolis President Bruno Bernard, and Prefect Fabrice Rosay inaugurated this new face of the Part-Dieu train station. Originally designed for 35,000 travelers per day, it now welcomes 145,000 and is expected to accommodate 250,000 daily visits by 2050. A significant challenge for the second largest train station in France outside of Paris.
A space designed for 21st-century mobility
The new layout gives priority to pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport, relegating cars to the background. The pedestrian pathways have quadrupled in area, and the square has expanded 19 meters westward and 37 meters southward. A true metropolitan hub, it symbolizes the shift towards more sustainable mobility that better fits today's needs.
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At the heart of the project, ecology and quality of life have been prioritized. On the upper level, 730 m² have been greened and 52 trees planted, while an enormous bike parking facility with 1,500 spots, inaugurated in May, makes life easier for users. These choices are part of the ongoing overall project to restore nature in Part-Dieu, including the future urban wood and Lyon's Voie No. 1.
A colossal construction with more stages to come
Since 2014, the overall project at Place Béraudier has represented a massive investment of 371 million euros. Funded by Europe, the State, the Region, the Metropolis, the City, and SNCF, this work has helped redesign a strategic neighborhood. But the story isn't over yet: by 202...
7, new developments will take place, including the demolition of building B4 and the widening of the sidewalks on Boulevard Vivier-Merle.Source : Lyon Capitale