Project description
and objectives:
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The proposed project includes the rehabilitation of up to 15 kilometres dual
track tram infrastructure in the City of Iasi. The Bank’s funds will be used
to finance track renewal as well as upgrading of power supply.
The investments will contribute to reduce noise and vibrations in the City
centre and increase the commercial speed of the trams on the renewed sections.
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Transition
impact:
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Commercialisation and improved system management:
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The proposed project will improve the performance of the urban transport
sector through improved commercialisation of the public transport company
(“RATP”) and assistance to the Company to identify cost-effective out-sourcing
options.
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A Public Service Contract will be concluded between the municipal transport
company RATP and the City providing for service and commercial performance
standards to be achieved by RATP.
Framework for markets:
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Unified tariff system, rationalisation of fare policy and development of an
on-going route-tendering regime for maxi-taxis will encourages competition and
achieves EU safety and environmental standards.
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This will be supported by a public transport regulation and restructuring
programme to assist with the introduction of a Public Service Contract between
the City and the public transport company and advice on rationalisation of
public transport services.
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The client:
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City of Iasi.
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EBRD
finance:
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EUR 15 million loan to the city for the rehabilitation of the tram network in
Iasi.
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Total project cost:
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EUR 17.5 million.
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Environmental impact:
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B/1 screened project. Environmental impacts associated with improvement of
urban transport facilities can be readily identified and addressed through
adequate mitigation measures. An environmental audit will be carried out. The
refurbishment of the tram infrastructure system will help improve public
transport services as well as reduce traffic, air emissions, noise and will
contribute to improvement of the air quality in the City of Iasi. An
Environmental Action Plan will be developed as part of the Environmental Due
Diligence. The Project will meet the Bank’s public consultation requirements
and provisions under the Bank’s Environmental Policy for category B projects
as applicable.
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Technical
cooperation:
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The Project will benefit from a technical, economic and environmental due
diligence funded from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
It is expected that further Technical Co-operation assistance will be provided
to assist
(i) the City with a Public Transport Regulation and Restructuring Programme
and
(ii) the Company with a Corporate Development Programme.
For consultant opportunities for projects financed by technical cooperation
funds, visit procurement
of consultants.
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EBRD contact:
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Witek Szpak, Operation Leader: szpakw@ebrd.com
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Procurement or tendering
opportunities:
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Visit EBRD Procurement
Enquiries: Tel: +44 20 7338 6794; Fax: +44 20 7338 7472, Email: procurement@ebrd.com
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General
enquiries:
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EBRD project enquiries not related to procurement:
Tel: +44 20 7338 7168; Fax: +44 20 7338 7380
Email: projectenquiries@ebrd.com
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