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Synopsis

Some of the principal characteristics of the transport policy in Budapest are:

• development of public transport within the limits of vibration specifications,
• elaborating development plans for commuter and suburban railway lines as well as river-boat lines,
• extending and reconstructing tram, trolley and metro networks, integrating commuter trains. Connecting existing tram and trolley lines. Construction of a new metro line,
• improving the conditions for public transport and cycling,
• foundation of Budapest Public Transport Union, viz. establishment of a uniform tariff system.

The Budapest Public Transport Union is an agreement among public transport companies in the Budapest region, aiming to create a unified tariff system covering all means of public transport. Indeed, 3 public transport companies operate in Budapest, but only 1 is under the direction of the municipality. There is a need of co-ordinating measures with other public transport companies. The principal objective of the transport policy in Budapest is to decreasing the level of air pollution. Public transports are well-developed in Budapest: buses, trolleybuses, tramway, metro, suburban trains. The public transport network represents 1,110 km (262 routes). Measures are implemented to take into account specific needs: buses with adjustable floor levels, pram and wheelchair-friendly kerbs, etc. Carry-your-bike possibilities on suburban trains have been implemented.

Target groups: all citizens
Fields: public transport

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