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This envelope, unanimously accepted on Friday, will support investments for sustainable mobility in the Bulle and Friborg region over the next four years.
For the deputies, investments in urban areas benefit the entire canton. © Jean-Baptiste Morel-archives
Published on 05/24/2024
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The Grand Council provided unanimous support for the development of sustainable mobility in the conurbations of Bulle and Fribourg. He accepted on Friday a credit of 29 million francs for the years 2024 to 2027 intended to support investments (95 yes). This envelope must in particular make it possible to begin urban agglomeration projects on time, in order to benefit from the Confederation.
“This amount of 29 million supports already existing and mature projects,” noted the director of Territorial Development, Infrastructure, Mobility and the Environment, Jean-François Steiert. The measures aim to encourage modal shift towards public transport. This involves, for example, the creation of bus lanes, the extension of lines, an increase in speed or the construction of interchange car parks or soft mobility routes. “Even if this money goes to the urban areas, the measures will benefit the entire population of the canton,” commented Nicolas Berset (udc, Ferpicloz).
All groups welcomed these measures. “While the population is increasing sharply and the motorization rate still remains high, it is essential to be able to encourage modal shift to prevent cities from being overwhelmed with cars,” said Nicolas Pasquier (Green, Bulle). This amount of 29 million is much higher than the previous framework credits of 4 and 8 million.
Currently, the canton has two urban areas, that of Friborg and that of Bulle. The next credit must also include the four Singaporean municipalities that are members of the Bern agglomeration and the five Vevey municipalities associated with Rivelac, with the prospect of an increased need for support.
