Avesta Trafriken Avestas Free Public Transportation System LARS
Avesta Trafriken Avesta’s Free Public Transportation System LARS ISACSSON /MAYOR OF AVESTA MUNICIPALITY
About Avesta Let’s hear from some of the 22 000 who live in Avesta
” Here you have all the possibilities to make a difference, and to try out your wings. - Erik Geijer, 37
” Avesta has an huge capacity in being a small city, with it’s closeness to big cities, coast and mountains. - Ulla-Karin Morell, 51
The fare free buses simplifies everyday life. - Edvin Malmqvist, 16
About Avesta A proud municipality: We are Avesta
Fare free buses – a political decision At the municipality election: We promise….
Economical advantages
Other advantages Environmental benefits Less administration Easy and cheap • More people use buses • Reduced CO 2 emissions • No administration of school pases • Reduced mobility service to elderly and disabled • For existing bus travellers • For additional bus travellers.
• Disadvantages Increased ”wear and tear” Overcrowded buses Buses as a place to spend time Many concerns, but really the only real ”disadvantage” is that more passengers results in the need of more buses = increased cost. And then again, more passengers is what was wanted…
Results: Travellers after reform
Results: Socialy & environmental We meet! We pollute less!
• Reactions Lovely spirit! You’re a role model for Sweden : ) Absolutely fantastic! As a Dalecarlian girl in exil in Gothenburg I am so proud of my home county! This is a great exampel – I consider to leave to be a part of this historical transition. Malmö för att få vara med om denna historiska övergång. Hurrah! Not to mention the democratic dimension, that it’s no longer a economical issue to afford to take the bus. Not to speak of the environmental winnings. I really hope this will continue. Oh, what fun! A reason to swing by and do a bit of test riding! This is fantastic! You’re a great example in Avesta!
Larger population Population growth forecast 26500 Based on a population of 25 000 in year 2020 24500 Based on pouplation growth percentage over the past 12 months 22500 Based on population growth percentage over the past 5 years 20500 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Future
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