New Transport Hub Offers Free Parking and Shuttles to Tel Aviv
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
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- New transport hub opens Sunday in Rishon Lezion.
- Offers 3,500 free parking spaces and electric shuttles.
- Shuttles provide direct, free access to Tel Aviv business centers.
- Service runs Sunday-Thursday, with high frequency during peak hours.
- Part of an 8 billion shekel fast lane project.
A new transportation complex opening next Sunday in western Rishon Lezion aims to alleviate heavy traffic congestion entering Tel Aviv. Located near the Ma'of Ayalon interchange and the fast lane, the facility features approximately 3,500 parking spaces, 350 charging stations for electric vehicles, and 500 dedicated spots for bicycles.
Four free electric shuttle lines will operate from the complex, utilizing a special lane to transport passengers directly to major employment and commercial centers in Tel Aviv, including the Kirya, Sarona, Azrieli, Yigal Allon, and the Stock Exchange complex. The complimentary shuttle service will run from Sunday to Thursday, between 6:00 AM and 10:45 PM, with a frequency of every five minutes during peak hours and every 15 minutes otherwise.
Similar to the Shapim complex opened in April, which currently serves about 10,000 passengers daily, the new Rishon Lezion hub does not include an adjacent train station. The overall cost of the fast lane project is estimated at approximately 8 billion shekels.
In the first quarter of 2027, the fast lanes are expected to open for private vehicles with congestion-based pricing, and later that year, vehicles with three or more passengers will be able to use them toll-free. The upcoming opening is anticipated to alter commuting habits for thousands of workers in the central region.
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