Lyon Urban Transport

Promoter – Financial Intermediary

Syndicat mixte des transports pour le Rhône et l’agglomération lyonnaise (SYTRAL).

Location

• France

Description

The project will comprise in particular:

• construction of the Eastern Suburban Line (LEA)
• extension of Line T1
• extension of Metro Line A
• upgrading of the Lyon Metro's ticketing system
• construction of park & ride facilities
• acquisition of trolley buses

Objectives

The project is one of the main components of the Urban Transport Plan approved in 1997 and is consistent with local development policy. It aims to help improve the urban environment and enhance the quality of life by reducing the use of private vehicles in the city centre.

Comments

Urban transport.

Sector(s)

• Transport

Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)

EUR 200 million.

Total cost (Approximate amount)

EUR 587 million.

Environmental aspects

Overall, the project will have a positive environmental impact.

Procurement

The project falls under European procurement directive 93/38/EC as amended by directive 98/4/EC. The promoter complies fully with the provisions of this directive.

Status

Signed - 15/12/2004