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Coordinated access to Valletta / Birgu
Published on 19 May 2020
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Malta
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About this good practice
Coordinated system providing alternative and integrated modes of transport between the cities of the Grand Harbour.
Resources needed
The service employs lift attendants and ferry personnel to man the services - 4 lift attendants, working in a roster, and 6 ferry personnel in two teams. It is financed by the users who purchase a combined ticket; The Project was partly funded by ERDF and by government at a total cost €2,355,569.
Evidence of success
The synergy and improved efficiency which came from the cooperation between central government, the Grand Harbour Regeneration Corporation, and tourism service providers has resulted in an enhancement of the transport link between Valletta and the port cities of the Grand Harbour area. This has resulted in increased commercial activity, previously concentrated in Valletta, which is now more widely distributed among the Grand Harbour cities.
Potential for learning or transfer
The importance of cooperation between various entities: governmental and non-governmental.
The importance of maintaining low running costs to achieve competitiveness with other non-green transport modes.
Providing the green transport service at a cost-effective rate by the creation of an integrated ticketing system for different transport options.
Geographically challenging areas are to be looked at as opportunity areas rather than insurmountable difficulties.
The importance of maintaining low running costs to achieve competitiveness with other non-green transport modes.
Providing the green transport service at a cost-effective rate by the creation of an integrated ticketing system for different transport options.
Geographically challenging areas are to be looked at as opportunity areas rather than insurmountable difficulties.
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Organisation
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Malta
Contact
Assistant Planning Officer