17 New Tram Lines: Vienna Greens Make a Stir with Demand
According to the plan, nine "Bim" lines are to be extended or relocated. The full expansion would mean 68 kilometers of new tracks, as stated in a press release by the opposition party. Half of Vienna is currently a subway construction site. However, the subway primarily connects areas that are already well served by public transport.
Vienna Greens for New Tram Lines
The outer districts remain a concern, explained the Vienna Greens leader Judith Pühringer. "Trams can become the champions of the Vienna public transport network: They are quick to build, affordable, comfortable, and have a large capacity." The proposed "Bim" expansion is estimated to cost 1.7 to 2 billion euros. This is much less compared to up to six billion euros for the Lobau highway. The Greens also wish for four additional rapid transit connections for Vienna.
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