New Fast Lanes Project Opens in Rishon LeZion to Ease Traffic
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- New transportation hub opens in Rishon LeZion to reduce Tel Aviv traffic.
- Free shuttle buses connect commuters to key Tel Aviv destinations.
- The hub offers 3,500 parking spaces and EV charging.
- This is the second phase of the national Fast Lanes Project.
- Shuttles run frequently during peak and off-peak hours.
A new transportation hub in western Rishon LeZion opened on Sunday, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion for thousands of Israelis traveling from the Shfela and southern regions into Tel Aviv. The facility allows drivers to park their vehicles outside the city and continue their journeys to destinations within the metropolitan area via free shuttle buses.
This opening marks the second phase of the Fast Lanes Project, following the launch of a similar hub in Shfayim in April. The project is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety, the Ministry of Finance, Ayalon Highways, and Nativ Le'Ir.
Four dedicated public transport lines will operate from the Rishon LeZion hub, bypassing traffic jams and providing quick access to commercial, employment, and leisure centers in Tel Aviv-Yafo. These electric shuttle lines will connect to key business districts, shopping areas, and transportation hubs in Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan. Specific routes include service to the Kirya, Sarona, Azrieli Center, and Ichilov Hospital (Line 861); the Stock Exchange area and Savidor Central Railway Station (Line 862); Menachem Begin Boulevard and HaMesila (Line 863); and the Yigal Allon axis (Line 864).
The shuttles will run Sunday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 10:45 PM. During peak hours (6:30 AM-10:00 AM and 2:30 PM-7:30 PM), a shuttle will depart every 5 minutes, while off-peak frequency will be every 15 minutes. Each shuttle has 44 seats, Wi-Fi, and charging outlets, operating on a fixed schedule regardless of passenger numbers.
The hub itself spans approximately 140,000 square meters across four floors, offering about 3,500 parking spaces for private cars, 350 charging stations for electric vehicles, and 500 bicycle parking spots, along with a dedicated bike path. Parking at the facility is free, with the goal of encouraging drivers to avoid entering congested areas of Tel Aviv by private car.
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