“Significant Momentum”: The Sharon City Set for a Transport Overhaul

Photo: Arnon Bosani “Significant Momentum”: The Sharon City Set for a Transport Overhaul C14 Desk, 22 minutes ago 0 0 Transportation Minister Miri Regev met with Netanya Mayor Avi Salama to advance major transportation projects in the city. The meeting discussed the establishment of a third train station, the expansion of public transportation, and improved connectivity between neighborhoods.

Transportation and Road Safety Minister Miri Regev held a working meeting in Netanya today, Thursday, with Mayor Avi Salama to advance central transportation projects in the city. The meeting focused on the needs of the rapidly developing city, which is expected to double its population in the coming years, and it was agreed to continue joint work to promote public transportation, road infrastructure, and rail infrastructure.

During the discussion, the mayor presented the need for a significant addition to public transportation service, including about 25 kilometers and 22 new city bus lines. The Transportation Ministry said the request will be examined as part of the next round of service additions, and the minister instructed that joint staff work be carried out with the municipality, with a dedicated status meeting expected within the next month.

Another major issue discussed was advancing the city’s third train station, the “Mecolot” station, intended to serve residents of Kiryat Hasharon, the stadium area, and eastern Netanya. The minister instructed that the project’s examination be prioritized as an entrepreneurial station to be built in cooperation with the private sector, and asked Israel Railways to advance a feasibility study together with the municipality and the Israel Land Authority.

The meeting also covered promoting Road 57 and expanding the bridge connecting Netanya to Road 6, continuing development of Road 561, and improving connectivity to the neighborhoods in the Kiryat Hasharon area. In addition, connectivity solutions for the metro system, development of bicycle paths, and promotion of micro-mobility projects in the city were discussed, and the minister instructed that work that can already be carried out now should be advanced.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev emphasized that, “Netanya is undergoing significant development momentum, and the city’s transportation infrastructure must advance accordingly.” Netanya Mayor Avi Salama added that, “Transportation is the key to developing Netanya as a leading employment, tourism and economic metropolis, and we will continue to act decisively to advance the projects that will improve the quality of life of the city’s residents and access to it.”