New Transport Hub to Ease Tel Aviv Traffic With Free Shuttles
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
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- New transport hub opens Sunday in Rishon Lezion.
- Offers 3,500 parking spots and free electric shuttles.
- Shuttles connect Rishon Lezion to key Tel Aviv areas.
- Service runs Sunday-Thursday with frequent departures.
- Project cost estimated at 8 billion shekels.
- Fast lanes for private cars planned by 2027.
A new transportation complex set to open next Sunday in western Rishon Lezion aims to alleviate traffic congestion at the entrances to Tel Aviv. Located near the Mevo Ayalon interchange and the fast lane, the facility will offer approximately 3,500 parking spaces, including 350 charging stations for electric vehicles and 500 spots for bicycles.
Four free electric shuttle lines will operate from the complex, utilizing a dedicated lane to connect Rishon Lezion with key areas in Tel Aviv, such as Kirya, Sarona, Azrieli, Bolsa, Savidor, Begin and HaMesger streets, and Yigal Allon. The shuttle service will run from Sunday to Thursday, between 6:00 AM and 10:45 PM, with departures every five minutes during peak hours and every 15 minutes otherwise.
Similar to the existing Shapim complex, this new hub does not have a nearby train station. The Shapim facility, which opened in April as the first phase of the project, currently serves about 10,000 passengers daily.
The overall project is estimated to cost around 8 billion shekels. By the first quarter of 2027, the fast lanes are expected to open for private vehicles, with fees determined by traffic levels. Later in 2027, lanes will also be opened for vehicles with three or more passengers, free of charge.
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