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The Hague plans new public transport expansion worth EUR 575 million
The Hague has announced plans to expand its public transport network to boost mobility in a sustainable way.
Headed by Mayor of The Hague Jan van Zanen, city authorities noted that the national government is co-financing the project worth roughly EUR 575 million.
The project includes building a fast tram connection for the Binckhorst neighbourhood, which will allow the construction of additional 35,000 homes in The Hague.
Rijswijk and Leidschendam-Voorburg municipalities are to decide on exact routes and present their public transport plans next year.
City authorities pointed out that Binckhorst is an economically important area that is expanding its housing capacities, stressing the importance of strengthening public transport in the area and improving mobility.
The Hague noted that money provided by the national government will be used to build transport infrastructure as well as finance housing projects, pointing out that new residential neighbourhoods have to be easily accessible.
As part of infrastructure expansion, The Hague is planning to build new roads and cycle paths worth approximately EUR 80 million.
In addition, local authorities and the government will re-evaluate existing tracks in the context of the growing urban population and resulting increased traffic.
Some existing stations will be modernised as part of efforts aimed at securing comfortable and high-quality public transport.
