Release date: 19 December 2002
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
The Intermunicipal Transport Authority of Greater Mulhouse
Location
Description
The project concerns the construction in Mulhouse of an urban and suburban tramway network consisting of two lines with a total length of 19 km.
Objectives
The project accords with the priority objectives of the Urban Transport Plan of Greater Mulhouse. By linking the city centre to major focuses of economic activity and services, as well as residential areas, it will contribute to maintaining and enhancing the attractiveness of the city and its suburbs, while encouraging the switch from private-car and bus travel to the less-polluting tramway through the establishment of an efficient public transport system.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 130 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 390 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 - 25/11/2003