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Release date
9 November 2004
Status
Reference
Signed | 15/12/2004
20030609
Project name
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Lyon Urban Transport
Syndicat mixte des transports pour le Rhône et l’agglomération lyonnaise (SYTRAL).
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 200 million.
EUR 587 million.
Description
Objectives
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
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.
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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