Graz tram expansion: 38 million euros for sustainable mobility

Graz tram expansion: 38 million euros for sustainable mobility

The Graz tram will be expanded in the coming years, with a financial boost that is second to none. Around 38 million euros from the federal government flow into the project, which aims to improve public transport in Graz. "It is a great opportunity to improve mobility in the region in an environmentally friendly and efficient way," said Cornelia Breuss, the head of the Mobility in the Federal Ministry.

The state of Styria is also involved in this project, with a proud 40 million euros. Transport officer Anton Lang emphasizes how important it is to integrate different means of transport such as buses, bikes and cars into a harmonious system instead of playing out against each other. The two -track expansion of line 1, which leads from Mariatrost to the City center, will be a key project that will offer the grazers and commuters a modern and sustainable transport system.

comprehensive improvements for drivers and pedestrians

The citizens of Graz can look forward to many improvements. Mayor Judith Schwentner emphasized that not only tram line 1 is being expanded, but also new foot and cycle paths are being built. Opportunities are created on a distance of 900 meters to navigate environmentally friendly through the city. Now cyclists can safely cycle from Mariatrost to the city center.

At the same time, the environment is upgraded by new trees and plants, which contributes to improving the microclimate. "It is important that we shape the space for all road users and increase the quality of life in Graz," continued Schwentner.

The KPÖ club chairwoman Sahar Mohsenzada confirmed that the federal and state funds enable the implementation of these urgently needed infrastructure projects. In one year, the city center is relieved by the two -track line 5, and the project for line 1 is also going into the decisive phase. It is important that certain parking spaces, especially around the Hilmteichschlösschen, have to give way to make room for the new bike path and the tram. At the same time, however, it is ensured that there are charging zones and parking spaces for people with disabilities.

The SPÖ club chairman Daniela Schlüsselberger explains that the expansion of line 1 not only relieves traffic, but also increases capacity to improve the range of services. Due to the increased cooperation between the federal, state and city

City construction director Bertram Werle explains that this historically important section of the route is not least the headquarters for commuters in Graz. The two -track expansion will make it possible to significantly increase the frequency on the route, so that up to 500 additional passengers can be transported in one direction per hour. In addition, one tries to make the habitat in this region modern and sustainable.

At Holding Graz, you are satisfied with the role of the company as an impulse provider for infrastructure expansion in Graz. CEO Wolfgang Malik emphasizes that the projects in the area of mobility that will be implemented by 2040 will reach a total volume of 2 billion euros. "This will improve the quality of life in Graz in many ways," he said proudly.

The financing contract for the rail construction projects was signed in 2018, and the final promise from the federal government came at the end of 2023. The package is almost 120 million euros, which is now also divided together by the federal government, state and city. From 2027, the Hilmteichstraße will again be equipped with a second track, which will be a significant improvement for passengers in line 1. The new travel times provide a compression to every six minutes, which increases the capacity to 1,500 passengers per hour and direction.

For detailed information about this infrastructure project, which will revolutionize mobility in Graz, you can find further aspects in a comprehensive report on www.graz.at .