Lyon strikes deal with national railways to decarbonise transport

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Lyon has signed a cooperation agreement with SNCF national railway company to decarbonise transport and the economy.

Mayor of Lyon Grégory Doucet signed the agreement with SCNF CEO Jean-Pierre Farandou, stressing that the city is committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2030.

“The solutions to climate issues can only be collective and as close as possible to the needs of the people of Lyon,” Doucet pointed out and added that the agreement with SCNF will help the city to reach its environmental goals.

City authorities noted that, in order to achieve its climate targets, Lyon relies on cooperation with companies committed to expanding the offer of environmentally friendly solutions.

Lyon noted that transport is a significant contributor to total greenhouse gas emissions, which is why its mobility strategy is an important part of the city’s ecological transition plan.

Farandou pointed out that “by its geographical location, by its connections, the city of Lyon is capital for the SNCF” and added that the company is committed to supporting cities on their path towards carbon neutrality.

Lyon authorities reminded that the European Commission included the city on its list of 100 climate-neutral and smart cities and concluded that Lyon wants to make sustainable mobility accessible to as many residents as possible.

Approximately 70% of people in France live less than 5 kilometres from a railway station and about 90% live less than 10 kilometres from a station.

(Photo credit: Lyon)