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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.
https://pastelink.net/ydr4ncry The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. נווה פריצקי It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as many cyclists.
https://notes.io/qd57t Jerusalem was once very popular tourist destination because of its historical past. https://thisted-kerr.technetbloggers.de/neve-paritzkijerusalem-opens-israels-first-cycle-tunnel-0a-1663172176 Elkin said that today in addition to its historical treasures it is also home to modern-day travelers. “The opening (of the tunnel) is an additional part of the expansion of Jerusalem, and it’s transformation into a sought-after tourist destination for all kinds of audiences across Israel as well as around the world.”
נווה פריצקי Elkin is the project’s director. project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in Jerusalem’s tourism development and also in the development of new attractions and ventures that link the rich history of Jerusalem to its future. I would like to invite cyclists to join us and take a ride along an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.”
Elkin’s Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stressed the fact that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the dream to transform the concept of transport in Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel, which is connected to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike pathways in the city, as well as those that will be paved in its various neighborhoods, with the aim of encouraging cycling among the city’s residents as well as its visitors and encouraging the green transportation revolution in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate the main sewer line toward Sorek’s purification plant.
“The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the vision for changing Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the general public throughout the year, the works include road construction as well as the installation of blowers.
https://mooc.elte.hu/eportfolios/1068272/Home/Neve_Paritzki_Israel_Celebrates_RecordBreaking_Tourism_Entry_The_numbers_from_the_United_States נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the along with the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. http://dieppedome.com/members/neve-paritzkipwhv377bb/activity/185911/ נווה פריצקי