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Background
On the eve of the inauguration of the tram 17 extension in Annemasse, the Haute-Savoie department and the Pôle métropolitain du Genevois français signed a funding agreement. It was signed by Martial Saddier, president of the department, and Gabriel Doublet, president of the Pôle métropolitain and mayor of Annemasse.
The key points
The Haute-Savoie department is releasing more than 20 million euros for the Annemasse tram and its future park-and-ride. The agreement provides 16.1 million euros for the tram extension between Geneva and Annemasse.
A further 1.13 million goes to drinking water supply works linked to the project. This aid covers 27% of the cost of the tram project.
Key figures
- Contribution to the tram extension: 16.1 million euros.
- Contribution to the Aubrac park-and-ride: 4.15 million euros, or 44% of the cost.
- Park-and-ride capacity: 200 car spaces and 67 bicycle spaces.
- Geneva credit approved on 27 September for mobility in neighbouring France: 39.5 million francs.
What it means for businesses
The Aubrac park-and-ride, located at the tram terminus, will have four levels. It is intended to improve cross-border mobility in the Annemasse area.
What's next
The park-and-ride is scheduled for June 2027. Geneva voters have already agreed to co-fund twelve mobility projects in neighbouring France.
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