Andalucía invierte 28 millones de euros en modernizar el transporte público
The Andalusian Government is tackling the modernization and digitization of public transport with an investment of 28 million euros. The Minister of Development, Territorial Articulation, and Housing, Rocío Díaz, revealed the key measures of this plan during the inauguration of the European Congress of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Seville. Among these measures is the technological leap that the transport card will undergo and the establishment of a control and management center for public transport.
Díaz outlined the strategy of the Government led by Juanma Moreno, emphasizing a different approach to mobility that focuses on modernization, digitalization, improved infrastructure, and affordable fares. This model has led to an increase in the number of Andalusians choosing to move efficiently. In fact, 2024 was the best year in the history of metropolitan public transport in Andalusia, with 124 million passengers, double the number from just seven years ago.
Furthermore, it was highlighted that Andalusia boasts a unique intermodality model in Spain, thanks to the Consortium card (green card, large family or youth), which allows travel on metropolitan and urban buses, metros, trams, boats, and more recently, Cercanías trains. This card can be used in any of the Andalusian metropolitan areas, ensuring easy and seamless interoperability.
Building on this success, the Ministry of Development is working on a technological leap with a new transport card featuring enhanced functionalities, usable on all public transport in Andalusia. Currently, the initial phase of developing the support system is underway to eventually introduce new payment and mobility methods. The aim is to make boarding a bus or metro as easy as unlocking a mobile phone.
This transport card is part of a broader effort by the Andalusian Government to modernize public transport in the region, focusing on digitalization and intelligent management. One of the key initiatives being implemented is the Center for Management and Control of Public Transport in Andalusia, a system that will enable real-time monitoring of activities on major transport routes.
During her speech, the Minister of Development also mentioned other actions, such as digitizing the management of the maintenance of over 10,500 kilometers of road network and implementing digital twins in Andalusian metros. The ultimate goal is to enhance the user experience, which remains the top priority.
The ITS European Congress 2025 will take place from May 19 to 21 at the Palace of Exhibitions and Congress in Seville, featuring 3,500 participants, over 120 exhibitors, and more than a hundred sessions highlighting local and regional advancements in sustainable transport. This congress is expected to be a turning point towards sustainable mobility, aligning with the goals of the UN’s 2030 Agenda.
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