New Fast Lanes Open on Ayalon Highway to Ease Central Israel Traffic
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
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- New fast lanes and a transport hub opened on Ayalon Highway.
- The project aims to ease traffic for commuters to Tel Aviv.
- Four new public transport lines connect Rishon Lezion to Tel Aviv hubs.
- The complex offers 3,500 parking spots and EV charging.
- High frequency service is planned for the new lines.
The second phase of a project to alleviate traffic congestion in central Israel was launched Sunday with the opening of a new transportation complex in western Rishon Lezion and the inauguration of a fast lane on the northern Ayalon Highway. The initiative, a collaboration between the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Finance, Netivei Ayalon, and Netiv Le'ir, aims to provide a smoother commute for residents of the Shfela and southern regions heading to Tel Aviv.
The new system allows passengers to travel from the Rishon Lezion complex to business and entertainment centers in Tel Aviv-Yafo via four dedicated public transport lines that bypass traffic jams. These lines connect to key locations in Tel Aviv and its surroundings. Line 861 serves the Kirya, Sarona, and Azrieli Center; line 862 goes to the Bourse area and Savidor Central train station; line 863 travels along Begin-HaMasa road; and line 864 serves passengers heading to Yigal Allon Street.
High frequency is expected, with lines departing the complex every five minutes during peak hours and every 15 minutes during other operating times. Drivers can navigate to the complex using Waze, searching for "Rishon Lezion Transportation Complex - Fast Lanes." The new complex offers approximately 3,500 parking spaces, along with 350 charging stations for electric vehicles. Additionally, 500 bicycle parking spots have been allocated, and the complex is connected to a new bike path for safe access.
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