Release date: 9 November 2004
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Syndicat mixte des transports pour le Rhône et l’agglomération lyonnaise (SYTRAL).Location
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)
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
Disclaimer
Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).