Mayor of Evora Carlos Pinto de Sa, presented to improve the transportation infrastructure in the city Metrobus project, which will be carried out within the framework of the city's Urbanization Plan (PU) review announced that this is one of the proposals. This project aims to reduce the use of private cars and make public transport more efficient by offering a special public transport alternative to the city. Mayor Pinto de Sá said that the BRT system special lanes owner and Priority over all traffic Stating that the project will save time and will facilitate public transportation He expressed.
Long-Term Goals and Challenges of the Project
President Pinto de Sá, the metrobus project a long-term and big project beyond the ideals He emphasized that in order for such projects to be implemented successfully, application process ve Providing financial resources about in-depth discussions He underlined that this project should be done. According to the mayor, this project, A fundamental building block for the future of Évora and is important as part of a transformation that will enable the evolution of the transportation system in the city.
Electric Metrobus and a New Mobility Paradigm
Jorge Carvalho, coordinator of the PU review, gave information about the technical details of the metrobus project. Carvalho, from electric buses will occur and will take precedence over other modes of transport He stated. These buses, in a private corridor will move and will speed up transportation to different points of the city. Carvalho, the proposed route length is 14,5 kilometers is, the line circular He stated that it has a structure and will continue in two main axes in the north and south directions.
Urban Redesign: Pedestrian Paths and Public Transport Corridors
Jorge Carvalho, while also designing the city public transport corridors ve pedestrian paths He emphasized that they are considered elements that enliven the city experience. All areas in the city, pedestrian circulation will be organized with an understanding that gives priority to people in public areas It was stated that people can come together and strengthen social life. Metrobus, this will be an important part of the design and a new mobility paradigm by creating Transportation to different points of the Alentejo region will make it more efficient.
Public Debates and Future Plans
Pinto de Sá, the metrobus project public benefit defense and working in harmony with private resources in order to provide financing to public debate announced that it will be presented. However, according to the mayor, this plan approval of and its entry into force Before the local elections in September or October 2023 It is not expected to be possible. The project, a long-term vision of the city's future It aims to provide a permanent solution to the transportation problems in Évora.
In Évora Metrobus projectaims to transform urban transport and promote sustainable mobility. Electric buses Priority movement on special lines, to the city faster and more efficient transportation However, this ambitious project will provide a large financial and logistics planning will require extensive discussions and a process of resourcing. Nevertheless, Évora’s This project will shape the future, the city mobility infrastructure seems likely to play an important role in development.
