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Release date
22 October 2004
Status
Reference
Signed | 02/06/2005
20030377
Project name
Promoter - financial intermediary
Grenoble Tramway
Syndicat Mixte des Transports en Commun de l’Agglomération Grenobloise (SMTC Grenoble).
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 200m
EUR 422.2m
Description
Objectives
The project consists of the construction of two new lines (C and C’) for Grenoble's tramway network along with the supply of the rolling stock and additional equipment required for their commissioning. The double-track line serving 22 new stations will be 11.7 km long and feature a new depot and various improvements to the urban environment.
The project is the core component of the Urban Transport Plan adopted by SMTC Grenoble in May 2000, the objectives of which are to:
- enhance the quality of urban life,
- revitalise the region's economy,
- improve links between districts while respecting sensitive areas,
- encourage a switch from car use in the city to less polluting modes of transport.
Environmental aspects
Procurement
Overall, the project will have a positive environmental impact.
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.
Comments
Urban transport.
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