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project info
Start date: 23 April 2025
End date: n/a
funding
Fund: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Total budget: 1 516 433,94 €
EU contribution: 1 288 968,85 € (85%)
programme
Programming period: 2021-2027
European Commission Topic
European Commission Topic

Establishment of the urban public transport connection point "Turiba University"

The aim of the project is to promote the development of a multimodal public transport network by rail as the backbone of the public transport system by establishing a public transport connection point at the railway station "Turība University", Riga, and at the same time promoting micro-mobility in overall mobility. development of the infrastructure necessary for pedestrian movement in accordance with the principles of universal design, thus contributing to an orderly and accessible environment for all groups of society, including people with functional impairments and people of different ages; reconstruction of temporary parking areas and carriageways with public access, as well as construction of access roads to provide convenient and safe access to the connecting point to be developed, while also ensuring convenient access to public transport stops (rail and bus); construction of lighting necessary to improve the security of the project area; greening of the territory, installation of benches for outdoor use to create a more pleasant and comfortable environment for everyone. These improvements will contribute to the accessibility and comfort of the public outdoor space by providing recreational facilities for different groups of the population, including seniors, persons with reduced mobility and parents with small children; the installation of bicycle racks and a bicycle repair station, which will promote a change in mobility habits for citizens planning to use the railway stop "Turiba University" as a transfer point; installation of a free crane to ensure the availability of quality drinking water in the public environment.Achieving the objective of the project and establishing a public transport connection point at the railway station "Turība University" would promote the development of the public transport network by rail as the backbone of the public transport system and at the same time strengthen micro-mobility in overall mobility. Diverse population groups would be given the opportunity to stay and move around in a well-equipped and safe public outdoor space, promoting comfortable and environmentally friendly movement in the city. to 30.06.2026 Project funding: 1 516 433.94 EUR, of which European Regional Development Fund resources 1 288 968.85 EUR and local government financing 227 465.09 EUR.

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