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Article: Action not words on public transport.
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- Cyprus Mail (Cyprus)
- Article date:
- May 4, 2008
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THE GOVERNMENT this week announced major infrastructure work to improve public transport in Nicosia. The measures include a [euro]3.3 million revamp of the woeful central bus station at Solomou Square, as well as the inclusion of special bus lanes on new avenues in the capital. The authorities say this is just one part of a major action plan that includes a total overhaul of urban transport policy, as well as inter-city routes and public transport links to the island's two airports.
It's been years now that we've been hearing talk of grand public transport projects. Successive ministers have promised to tackle the issue, consultations have been held and reports ...