Summary:
Lisbon City Council proposes a new 'bus' lane on the A5 highway for better public transport access.
Vice-President Filipe Anacoreta Correia calls the project of 'great importance' for urban mobility.
Negotiations needed with Brisa, the A5 operator, for project implementation.
Opposition raises questions about mobility services and Metro expansion.
Over 90,000 people benefit from free public transport for youth and seniors.
Lisbon City Council's Proposal for a 'Bus' Lane on A5
Anacoreta Correia, the Vice-President of the Lisbon City Council, has stated that the creation of a 'bus' lane on the A5 highway, which connects the capital to Cascais, is a project of "great importance" for the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. This initiative aims to enhance the use of public transportation.
"This project is crucial, and as far as we know, the Government has also indicated it as a priority project in terms of mobility within the Lisbon Metropolitan Area," remarked Filipe Anacoreta Correia (CDS-PP) during a session of the Lisbon Municipal Assembly.
The Vice-President highlighted that this project requires negotiation with Brisa, the company that operates the A5, under the leadership of the Aliança Democrática government. He emphasized the significance of providing alternatives for people entering the city to improve urban mobility.
Opposition Raises Concerns
During the assembly, Cláudia Madeira, a local deputy from the PEV, inquired about integrating special services for individuals with reduced mobility into the Navegante public transport pass, which is set to be available starting January 20.
Additionally, Madeira questioned the expansion of the Lisbon Metro network, especially regarding the circular line's conversion into a loop line. Anacoreta Correia noted that the government has commissioned studies to assess the feasibility of this change.
In response to Joana Teixeira from the Bloco de Esquerda, Correia emphasized the free public transportation for youth and seniors, benefiting 90,000 people, half of whom are new users. He also mentioned a €220 million investment in the Carris public transport system by 2027 for fleet expansion and improvement.
Isabel Mendes Lopes from Livre raised questions about the bus lanes, Carris' information system, and measures to reduce road traffic accidents. Correia called for balance and common sense in addressing various mobility types, criticizing the radical approach of some proposals.
Concerns regarding urban hygiene, including a recent workers' strike during the holiday season, were also addressed, with assurances of increased investment in this area.
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