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project info
Start date: 23 April 2025
End date: n/a
funding
Fund: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Total budget: 225 122,18 €
EU contribution: 191 353,85 € (85%)
programme
Programming period: 2021-2027
European Commission Topic
European Commission Topic

Establishment of the ‘Old age’ public transport connection point in the city

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 Vecāķi railway station and, at the same time, promoting micromobility through overall mobility.Developing the infrastructure of the Vecāķi public transport connection point, the following activities included in the project will be implemented:developing the infrastructure necessary for the movement of pedestrians, following the principles of universal design, thus promoting an orderly and accessible environment for all groups of society, including people with functional disorders and citizens of different ages;construction of lighting necessary to improve the safety of the project area;greening of the territory in order to create a more pleasant and comfortable environment for everyone;establishment of a bicycle ramp that will promote a change of mobility habits for citizens who intend to use the Vecāķi railway stop point.Achieving the objective of the project and establishing a public transport connection point at the Vecāķi railway station would facilitate the development of the public transport network by rail as the backbone of the public transport system and at the same time strengthen micromobility through 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. Until 30.06.2026.Project funding: 225 122.18 EUR, of which 191 353.85 EUR from the European Regional Development Fund and 33 768.33 EUR from the local government.

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