More than a year ago, the French government announced plans for an automated rapid-transit line to circumscribe Paris, providing suburb-to-suburb connections. While the project is far from a sure thing, The Transport Politic reports some signs of progress:
This week, the government opened public debate on the project, revealing the extensive studies it has completed on potential alignments for the rail corridors, including proposed station sites. And the Sarkozy Administration has committed to €4 billion to the Société du Grand Paris, the semi-autonomous organization that will build the project and invest in eight major development sites that will have prime access to the network.
The 96-mile project will incorporate three routes and be designed to support transfers to and from the existing rail network. The government will encourage construction around the 40 or so planned stations and use development revenues to help cover project costs. Link to full story in The Transport Politic.
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