The project for line 3 of the tramway in the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur was selected among the projects that will receive State support, amounting to €3.48 million, as part of the “Public Transports and Sustainable Mobility” call for projects.
This announcement reinforces the urban planning policy of the Métropole, which adopted a transportation master plan in December 2009 for strategic and coherent mobility development in the territory.
Tramway line 3 will connect Terminal 2 of Nice airport to Saint-Isidore station and the Allianz Riviera stadium, representing a total investment of €64.9 million excluding taxes, in 2013 values.
However, as 95% of the funding is still missing, the usual financial partners for Public Transport on Dedicated Lanes operations, notably the General Council and the Regional Council, will be approached again.
This line 3 will further develop public transportation on the North-South axis of the Eco Valley.
Christian Estrosi, Deputy Mayor of Nice, President of the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur, said: “By committing to the financing of line 3, the State recognizes the importance of this project.”
And yes, sometimes the Socialist Government isn’t as hostile to Nice when it’s in its true interest…
