Barcelona is at the centre of a new €1.5 billion transport plan now being studied by the Catalan government, with possible extensions to the city’s Metro and tram networks.
The proposal is part of a second major public-private partnership package, which would use concessions to private companies. According to sources from the Generalitat, the projects under review include extending the Barcelona tram to the north and south, plus new works to prolong existing Metro lines.
The package could also fund the second phase of the Tarragona tram. The public-private model is designed to help the Generalitat move large projects forward more quickly, with private investment used for construction and operation, and the government often providing guarantees or subsidies.
For Barcelona residents and commuters, the main impact would be better connectivity, less pressure on road traffic, and more sustainable travel options across the city and its metropolitan area. The plan is also aimed at linking areas that are currently less well served by public transport.
President Salvador Illa’s administration has only just started assessing which specific works should be included in the €1.5 billion package. Final decisions on the projects and their timetable have not yet been made.
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