Travel with public transport must in the future in the Randstad go much faster. Within an hour, people must be able to travel from door to door. That is what the future vision of the five public transport companies NS, Q-buzz, GVB, RET and HTM.
Trains between the central stations of the four large cities may be up to half an hour to do. The fixed schedule is abolished, and more lightrails, ov-cycling, beltaxi's and share cars.
,, The success of Light Rail, the light rail connection between Rotterdam and the Hague, shows where the traveller needs. No large, megalomaniac projects, but smart combinations and focus by region '', says Jaap Bierman, Director of the HTM for the camera by the NOS.
,, We see also how well the Light Rail between the Hague and Rotterdam works. That we will have more to do and that also asks of the NS the willingness to adapt '', NS-Chief Executive Roger van Boxtel.
Vans on call
Outside the Randstad transport companies want customized offer with more bet on busy lines and personal transportation in peaceful regions. Baggins:,, In quiet regions will the 12 metre long buses with fixed schedule replaced personal transport. Vans on call for example, which you can bet for pupils-and care transport ".
For the future-proofing of the public transport is in accordance with the public transport companies over the next 20 years an annual public investment of 1 billion euros.
Travelers organization Rover supports the main lines from the vision of the future. We still, In urban areas, more towards coherent, high-frequency networks, where sprinters, subways, trams and rapid bus lines (fast) for the travelers one logical whole. Travel information on all aspects of the trip and simple payment methods should also to contribute. ''
Rover welcomes the fact that carriers work together to think about the important issues. The details, nationally and by region, is a next step. Rover considers it essential that that step is put by all public transport companies in collaboration with the Empire and the regional authorities.
By Editorial AD Photo: REUTERS
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