Forné responds to Concòrdia’s criticism: “We know there are traffic jams in Andorra, which is why we are taking action and providing solutions”
Forné insists that Andorra’s mobility problems must be addressed while taking into account the country’s limitations
Andorra’s Secretary of State for Energy Transition, Transport and Mobility, David Forné, has published a video outlining the measures the Andorran Government is implementing to tackle the country’s mobility and traffic problems.
Forné acknowledges that traffic congestion is a major concern for residents and argues that the Government is working according to a specific strategy designed to provide solutions.
According to the Secretary of State, the Government has two main tools guiding its mobility policy: the National Mobility Strategy and the 2030 Mobility Master Plan. He says these frameworks make it possible to plan the measures needed to improve travel across the country and reduce traffic problems.
More public transport and improvements to the road network
Among the measures implemented so far, Forné highlights improvements to public transport, particularly in response to the significant increase in passenger numbers following the introduction of free public transport.
He also points to several projects affecting Andorra’s road network, including reversible lanes, improvements to Carrer de la Unió and upgrades to several roundabouts.
The Secretary of State also highlights two bypass projects linked to major infrastructure works in La Massana and Sant Julià de Lòria, which he argues will help reduce the number of vehicles passing through certain areas and improve journey times.
Segregated transport as a long-term project
David Forné says the Government now wants to go a step further with what he describes as a “disruptive” project for Andorra: the Segregated Transport Sector Plan.
The project is intended to pave the way for a segregated public transport system that would include a future tram network, alongside the development of an inter-parish cycle lane.
The goal is to provide alternatives to private cars and move towards a more efficient and sustainable mobility model in a country where geographical constraints and the concentration of road traffic present specific challenges.
“Mobility is a concern, which is why we plan”
In his message, Forné insists that Andorra’s mobility problems must be addressed while taking into account the country’s geographical and infrastructure limitations, but also by implementing concrete solutions.
“Mobility is a concern, which is why we plan, take action and continue moving forward,” the Secretary of State said, defending the Government’s efforts to improve mobility and reduce the impact of traffic congestion across the country.
