The cost of the Borgarl\u00ednu infrastructure is estimated at around
\n1.10-1.15 billion kr\u00f3na per kilometre at January 2017 prices and therefore
\nThe cost of the entire network, which will be built in phases, could amount to 63 to
\n70 billion kroner. <\/p>\n
First Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n It is estimated that over the next 25 years, the population of the capital region will increase by almost The aim of the municipalities with the City Line is to increase Environmentally friendly The City Line is the result of extensive and close collaboration. The trams on the City Line will be electric and will travel in dedicated lanes and receive The start of the planning process for the City Line<\/strong><\/p>\n The development of Borgarl\u00edna is in accordance with the regional plan for the capital region. Further information <\/strong>provides Hrafnkell
\nProposals for the City Line<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Initial](\"https:\/\/hafnarfjordur.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FyrstutillogurBorgarlinu.jpg\")
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\n40% or about 70,000, and will then have become almost 300,000. When we add
\nWith the growing stream of tourists, it is clear that traffic is set to increase significantly. If it remains
\nWith travel habits remaining unchanged, this increase will cause difficulties in transport and increased
\ndelays in traffic, despite huge investments in new
\ntraffic infrastructure. It is estimated that, unless changes are made, journey times could increase by up to
\n65% and traffic delays of just over 80%. <\/p>\n
\nthe importance of public transport in the capital region. That will not happen without
\ninfrastructure for high-capacity public transport will be built. About
\nThe same principles apply to the urban line as to the planning of infrastructure for other modes of transport, e.g.
\ninfrastructure. One must look decades into the future, so that the milestones which are built
\nwould eventually become a natural whole. It is clear that traffic matters
\nof the capital region will not be solved by either a more robust road network or
\npublic transport. Therefore, the interaction between these two solutions needs to be established and there
\nPublic transport will play an important role for the region's residents. One of the main challenges for the future urban environment is
\nlack of space and for that reason, foreseeable technological advances with self-driving
\nCars can never replace high-capacity public transport.<\/p>\n
\nand a quick mode of transport<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nof the municipalities in the capital region in recent quarters and behind it lies
\nA detailed analysis of the future of transport in the capital region in collaboration with
\nThe roadworks. <\/p>\n
\npriority at traffic lights. It increases reliability and speed, so that journey time
\nbecomes more competitive with other modes of transport. The proposed Metro Line is therefore cost-effective.
\nand an environmentally friendly way to increase transport capacity between the municipalities and make it easier for them
\nable to accommodate an increase in population and tourists of almost 40% by the year
\n2040 without the load on the main road network increasing in proportion. It is anticipated
\nhigh travel frequency which can be 5-7 minutes during peak times. Emphasis will be placed
\nwell-appointed, covered bus shelters, with ticket vending machines and information boards
\nwhich show in real time when the next tram is arriving. The trams will stop right at
\nramp platforms that will be at the same height as the wagons' floor, making access easier for
\nall. <\/p>\n
\nfrom 2015 but an agreement on the preparation of the line was signed by the mayor
\nand to the mayors of the other municipalities in the capital region in December 2016.
\nThe aim is to have the final proposals for the route of the Borgarl\u00edna ready by the end of the summer.
\n2017. Today's presentation in the Hall marks
\na milestone now that the public and stakeholders can familiarise themselves with the draft of
\nproposals for the layout of Borgarl\u00ednan, but the deadline for submitting comments or
\nComments are open until 20 June 2017. Comments and suggestions must be
\nwritten and must be received by the SSH office or the relevant office.
\nmunicipal.<\/p>\n
\nOn Proppe,<\/strong> Regional Planner of the Association
\nmunicipalities in the capital region, telephone: 892 2698 \u2013 email:
\nhrafnkell@ssh.is<\/a><\/p>\n