Release date: 28 January 2005
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Communauté d’Agglomération Nice Côte d’AzurLocation
Description
The project represents the first phase of the future exclusive lane urban transport network (three lines with a total length of 35 km) of the Nice conurbation. It comprises the construction of tramway line 1, a bus lane and the future tramway line 2 in the Nice conurbation (18 km in total).
Objectives
The project forms part of the Urban Transport Plan adopted on 21 December 2000 by the relevant local authorities and aims to enhance the attractiveness of public transport in urban areas, thus helping to improve the environment and quality of life.
Comments
Urban transport.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Approximately EUR 100 million.
Total cost (Approximate amount)
Around EUR 370 million.
Environmental aspects
In accordance with national legislation, the project has undergone an environmental impact assessment as part of the Public Interest Declaration process. Once completed, it will help to reduce the various types of nuisance associated with car traffic, while at the same time benefiting local tourism and making it easier for people to get around.
Procurement
The Communauté d’Agglomération of Nice Côte d’Azur is a body subject to EU procurement directives. All works contracts financed by the Bank will be issued in line with the provisions of European Union law.
Status
Signed - 4/12/2006
Disclaimer
Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).