It seems it was the cost which sank the idea of the pedestrian bridge running next to the Pont du Mont Blanc.
Although the new bridge had broad political support – and would have been partly financed by the Confederation – the CHF 54m price tag was too much for voters.
But the question on how to improve traffic flow remains. One idea being floated is to open a tram line across the existing bridge – or even putting it in a tunnel.
Major 5 year works plan starts in Geneva next year
Geneva residents are being warned a five-year programme of works to spread geothermal energy starts next year.
Home owner tax on brink of abolishment - or not
Is the much-maligned tax that home owners have to pay on the way out – or not?
Boy killed by bus in Vaud
A young boy was killed in canton Vaud on Tuesday evening after he was hit by a bus.
Quagga mussel found in Lake Zurich for first time
The invasive quagga mussel is continuing to spread.
Police officer pardoned of speeding
A police woman has been pardoned for a speeding offence dating from 2017.
Final - Geneva shops will open this Sunday
Shops in Geneva will be open this Sunday.
