In the framework of the improvement of the road networks of the Municipalities of Lakatameia and Cheriou, the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr.
In the meeting with the Mayor Dr. Fotoula Hadjipapa and the Municipal Council of Lakatameia, among others, the installation of bus stops was discussed in order to further promote the use of Public Passenger Transport. The Minister informed those present about the grant programme of up to €2,500 per shelter, as well as the timetables for the implementation of the Ministry of Transport's contract for the installation of bus stops and shelters, which is in the process of being signed.
Also discussed were the actions and projects carried out by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works on traffic issues, such as the Nicosia Perimeter, the Ippokratous - Argyroupolis and Constantinople avenues, as well as the use of technology, the SDCs, the new Public Passenger Transport contracts and flexible working hours.
At the same time, improvement and upgrading projects for part of the road network within the municipality have been rolled out with €611,629 funding, so as to upgrade both the quality and road safety on parts of the road network in Lakatameia.
Afterwards, in the meeting of Mr. Karousos with the Mayor of Cheri, Mr. Stavros Michael, the problems faced by citizens regarding the road network of the Municipality were discussed, while the development of the project "Road Within Cheri" amounting to €7 million, incl. VAT which will solve important of these problems. The Minister said that following a request from the Municipality of Cheri for a contribution from the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works to improve and upgrade the road network, the Ministry will contribute the amount of €300,000.
"We are at the disposal of the Local Authorities to solve problems of the road network, and through excellent cooperation we will find solutions for the problems that arise," said Mr. Cheri. Minister.
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