sustainable urban mobility plan for the city of tirana

Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for the City of TIRANA

[Volume III - ANNEXES]

TRT Trasporti e Territorio

July 2020

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Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for the City of TIRANAProject Sustainable Urban Mobility in South-East European

Countries II (SUMSEEC II) ̶ Open Regional Fund for Southeast Europe – Energy Efficiency (ORF-EE)

Implemented by:

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH On behalf of German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

Coordinators: Mr. Enton Punavija - Director of Transport and Road Traffic Department Mr. Ismail Beka, GIZ ORF-EE Country Coordinator Ms. Julia Nagel, GIZ ORF-EE Team Leader

Steering Committee:

Mr. Arbian Mazniku - Vice Mayor, Tirana Municipality Mr. Taulant Tusha - General Director for Public Works Mr. Ditjon Baboci - General Director of Territorial Planning and Development Mr. Enton Punavija - Director of Transport and Road Traffic Department Ms. Nevin Bilali - Department of Urban Planning, Director

Working Group: Directorate of Transport Directorate of Territorial Planning Directorate of Strategic Planning – Consultants Directorate of Public Works – GIS and Statistics Sector Tirana Parking Agency Environment Directorate Disable Persons NGOs Related Universities Associations of Architects and Civil Engineering SEE Change Net - Fondacija Mreža za promjene Jugoistočne Evrope - Rrjeti për Ndryshimin e Evropës Juglindore (BiH) EDEN (Environmental Center for Development Education and Networking)

Expert support:

TRT Trasporti e Territorio Srl (Italy)

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Summary Sheet Document title Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for the City of

Tirana – Volume III - Annexes

Version 1.0

Responsible authors Simone Bosetti, Cosimo Chiffi, Sofia Pechin, Ivan Uccelli (TRT)

Responsible co-authors Edmond Alite, Zenel Bajrami (local experts)

Date 24/07/2020

Status Final

Contacts TRT Trasporti e Territorio SRL Via Rutilia 10/8 | 20141 Milano | Italy Tel. +39 02 57410380 | [email protected] | www.trt.it

DOCUMENT HISTORY

Version Date Author/Editor Description

0.1 11/02/2020 Simone Bosetti First draft, formerly part of Volume I (Status Analysis)

0.2 30/06/2020 Simone Bosetti Second draft, formerly part of Volume II (The Plan)

1.0 24/07/2020 Simone Bosetti Final version (separate Volume)

The analysis, results and recommendations in this document represent the opinion of the author(s) and are not necessarily representative of the position of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

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Table of Contents Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for the City of TIRANA ......................................................I

Summary Sheet ........................................................................................................................... II

Table of Contents........................................................................................................................ III

ANNEX 1: Stakeholders workshops .......................................................................................... 5

Workshop 1 (Visioning) ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Workshop 2 (Analysis and strategies) ........................................................................................................... 7

AGENDA ................................................................................................................................................................ 7

PRIVATE MOTORIZED TRANSPORT ............................................................................................................................. 9

ACTIVE MODES (CYCLING AND WALKING) ...............................................................................................................10

COLLECTIVE PASSENGER TRANSPORT ..................................................................................................................... 11

Workshop 3 (Alternative scenarios) ............................................................................................................. 12

AGENDA ............................................................................................................................................................... 12

ON-LINE QUESTIONNAIRE .......................................................................................................................................... 13

Workshop 4 (Draft SUMP) ................................................................................................................................. 15

AGENDA ............................................................................................................................................................... 15

ANNEX 2: Public consultation .................................................................................................. 16

ANNEX 3: Alternative scenarios (list of measures) .......................................................... 17

ANNEX 4: Detailed description of the SUMP measures ................................................... 28

ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE ................................................................................................................................... 29

MEASURE NR. I1 ......................................................................................................................................................... 30

MEASURE NR. I2 .......................................................................................................................................................... 31

MEASURE NR. I3 ......................................................................................................................................................... 32

MEASURE NR. I4 .........................................................................................................................................................33

MEASURE NR. I5 ......................................................................................................................................................... 34

MEASURE NR. I6 ......................................................................................................................................................... 35

MEASURE NR. I7 .........................................................................................................................................................36

MEASURE NR. I8 ......................................................................................................................................................... 37

MEASURE NR. I9 ........................................................................................................................................................ 38

MEASURE NR. I10 ........................................................................................................................................................39

MEASURE NR. I11 ......................................................................................................................................................... 40

MEASURE NR. I12 ......................................................................................................................................................... 41

MEASURE NR. I13 ........................................................................................................................................................ 42

ROAD REGULATION ............................................................................................................................................. 43

MEASURE NR. R1 ......................................................................................................................................................... 44

MEASURES NR. R2, R4, R5, R6 ................................................................................................................................ 45

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MEASURE NR. R3 ........................................................................................................................................................46

MEASURE NR. R7 ........................................................................................................................................................ 47

MEASURE NR. R9 ....................................................................................................................................................... 48

PARKING ............................................................................................................................................................... 49

MEASURES NR. P1 AND P4 ....................................................................................................................................... 50

MEASURE NR. P2 ......................................................................................................................................................... 51

MEASURE NR. P3 ........................................................................................................................................................52

MEASURE NR. P5 ....................................................................................................................................................... 53

MEASURE NR. P6 ....................................................................................................................................................... 53

CYCLING ............................................................................................................................................................... 54

MEASURE NR. C1 ........................................................................................................................................................ 55

MEASURE NR. C2 ...................................................................................................................................................... 56

MEASURE NR. C3 ........................................................................................................................................................ 57

MEASURE NR. C4, C5, C6 ......................................................................................................................................... 58

MEASURE NR. C7 ....................................................................................................................................................... 59

MEASURE NR. C8 ....................................................................................................................................................... 60

MEASURE NR. C9 ....................................................................................................................................................... 60

WALKING ................................................................................................................................................................ 61

MEASURE NR. W1 AND W3 ........................................................................................................................................ 62

MEASURE NR. W2 ...................................................................................................................................................... 63

MEASURE NR. W4 .......................................................................................................................................................64

PUBLIC TRANSPORT .......................................................................................................................................... 65

MEASURE NR. PT1 ...................................................................................................................................................... 66

MEASURE NR. PT2 ...................................................................................................................................................... 67

MEASURE NR. PT3 ..................................................................................................................................................... 68

MEASURE NR. PT4 ..................................................................................................................................................... 69

MEASURE NR. PT5 ...................................................................................................................................................... 70

MEASURE NR. PT6 ....................................................................................................................................................... 71

MEASURE NR. PT7 ...................................................................................................................................................... 72

MEASURES NR. PT8, PT10 ......................................................................................................................................... 73

MEASURE NR. PT11 ...................................................................................................................................................... 74

MEASURE NR. PT12 ..................................................................................................................................................... 75

MEASURE NR. PT13 .................................................................................................................................................... 76

MEASURE NR. PT15 .................................................................................................................................................... 76

MEASURE NR. PT14 ..................................................................................................................................................... 77

LOGISTICS ............................................................................................................................................................ 78

MEASURE NR. L1 AND L7 ........................................................................................................................................... 79

MEASURE NR. L2 ....................................................................................................................................................... 80

MEASURE NR. L3 AND L9 ........................................................................................................................................... 81

MEASURE NR. L5, L6 AND L8 ................................................................................................................................... 82

SUSTAINABLE POLICIES .................................................................................................................................... 83

MEASURE NR. S1, S4 AND S8 ................................................................................................................................... 84

MEASURE NR. S2 .......................................................................................................................................................85

MEASURE NR. S3 AND S7 ........................................................................................................................................ 86

MEASURE NR. S5 AND S6 ......................................................................................................................................... 87

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ...................................................................................................................... 88

MEASURE NR. T1 AND T2 .......................................................................................................................................... 89

MEASURE NR. T3 ....................................................................................................................................................... 90

MEASURE NR. T4 ....................................................................................................................................................... 90

MEASURE NR. T5 ......................................................................................................................................................... 91

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ANNEX 1: Stakeholders workshops

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Workshop 1 (Visioning)

See separate document:

A Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for Tirana

Report: Visioning Workshop

September 30th 2019; 9:00 -15:30

Hotel International, Tirana, Albania

Report by EDEN and SEE Change Net

(available in English and Albanian)

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Workshop 2 (Analysis and strategies) Thursday 23 January 2020 - 9:00-15:30 | Hotel Tirana International

After the Visioning workshop held in September 2019, the core working group members involved in the development of SUMP of Tirana met again to reflect on the current status of urban mobility as well as on examining mobility attitudes and perceptions of the citizens.

The purpose of the workshop was to discuss and work on a shared analysis of challenges and opportunities in order to set the SUMP objectives and key strategies that will favour a sustainable and green transformation of the mobility system of Tirana. The participants were encouraged to identify key problems to be addressed and drivers of change / opportunities in the following key mobility domains:

o private motorised transport,

o active mobility (cycling & walking),

o collective passenger transport.

The following tables represent the results of the plenary participatory session of the challenges of mobility in Tirana.

AGENDA

Time Topic Speaker/Format

9:00 – 9:30 Arrival and Registration of Participants

9:30 – 9:45 Opening and Welcome Enton Punavija (Director of the Department of Transport, Municipality of Tirana) Ismail Beka (GIZ)

9:45 – 10:00 SUMP development process and objectives of the workshop

Simone Bosetti (TRT)

10:00 – 10:10 Tour de Table: presentation of participants

10:10 – 10:40 A city portrait: historical, territorial and socio-economic factors influencing transport and mobility in Tirana and introduction to the status analysis

Cosimo Chiffi (TRT)

10:40 – 11:00 How we move: behavioural elements and results of the attitudinal survey conducted among the citizens of Tirana

Anna Loffing (SEE Change Net)

11:00 – 11:20 Coffee break

11:20 – 13:20 The challenges of mobility in Tirana: evidence-based collaborative work around key mobility domains and clustered SWOT analysis

Plenary participatory session

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 14:30 From SUMP vision to objectives: identification of main objectives based on shared mobility vision and opportunities


14:30 – 15:15 Set the SUMP strategies: identification of the building blocks of future mobility policies and investments in Tirana


15:15 – 15:30 Closing remarks and next steps Simone Bosetti (TRT)

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PRIVATE MOTORIZED TRANSPORT

Problems Opportunities Proposals

Traffic flows • Lot of traffic and

congestion

Parking • Not enough parking

spaces • Many buildings have

no underground parking

• Parked cars block pedestrian

• Distribution of parking, residents are allowed to park in very specific areas

• Paying for parking modifies the attraction of an area

• Give priority to residents

Rules • Penalties for not

respecting rules are too low

• Pedestrian don’t respect rules

• Drivers don’t respect rules

• 60% of citizens support enforcement of strict traffic safety measures to reduce accidents (from attitudinal survey)

Electric mobility • Not enough charging

stations • Not good facilities for

electric cars

• Low cost of electricity

Environment • There is no police

control • The possibility to

report polluting cars by sending a picture to local authorities is not well enforced.

• High air pollution • Old age of vehicle

fleet • Noise pollution

• It is no longer allowed to import cars older than 10 years

• Different kind of technologies available to control plates

• Public support for car free zones

• Implementation of LEZ or environmental stickers

• Environmental charging zones

• Use data to communicate people the level of pollution in real-time. TRUE Initiative

• Possibility to pay a car-shift in rates to make it more affordable

City morphology • City congestion due

to compactivity and concentration of services.

• Difficulty to follow standards due to lack of space

• Narrow roads

• Behaviour and perception can be used to change habits. 65% of adults don’t drive (from attitudinal survey)

• Services should be better distributed, within a ratio of 10 to 15 minutes walking

• Make the city more attractive to walk

Culture and life style • Strong car ownership

culture • It is expensive to have

a car

• Promote the concept of car-pooling

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ACTIVE MODES (CYCLING AND WALKING)


City morphology and infrastructures • Minimum grid is not

completed • Lack of traffic lights for

bikes • Lack of ramps • Lack of space • Narrow sidewalks • Poor quality of sidewalks • Lack of pedestrian areas • Inappropriate

infrastructure • Poor quality of open

spaces • Lack of safe parking for

bikes in residential and institutional areas

• Lack of bicycle infrastructure connecting with TEG shopping center

• Missing links from Kombinate area

• Poor use of the sharing system

• Not enough benches to rest while walking

• Tirana is flat • A lot has been

done in the last few years

• Many projects are in place

• Good evidence of cities where space for cars was taken away but traffic did not go worse

• Destinate parking areas for other more sustainable uses

• Tunnels for cars in some critical points to free pedestrians in the surface

• Need for signs and well-designed bike lanes

• Plan cycling links that are beneficial for the connection of functions and poles

Comfort and behavior • People do not like to

cycle behind polluting cars

• Not enough shades to walk

• Not enough green spaces

• people are very prejudiced and sometimes do not understand the meaning of public investments

• Vandalism

• Big potential to increase percentages of walking

• 75% of people already walk often or very often (from attitudinal survey)

• Promote walking and cycling

• Promote the use of car only when truly needed

• Need to think of old people

Safety • Missing connections of

bicycle infrastructure, especially in intersections

• No priority in traffic lines • People feel it is not safe

to cycle • Pedestrian don’t feel

safe

• Public support for more car-free zones

• Raise awareness to respect sidewalks by cars

Regulation and public initiatives • Lack of bicycle

regulation in the Albanian Road Code

• Lack if clear rules for bikers and pedestrians

• During the last two years, the public administration prioritized bikes

• Need to focus also in planning urban growth and new services

• Need for prioritization, if there is no space for biking and

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walking, walking should be prioritized

• Promote the use to bike also for medium distance trips

COLLECTIVE PASSENGER TRANSPORT


Access to information

• Missing names for bus stops

• Missing clear information of the functioning network, stations and time schedules

• Users find it difficult to get up-to-date information about fares

• Lack of transparent data

• On-going project to improve access to information

Services and infrastructure • Buses are too slow • Lack of dedicated bus

lanes • Lack of more efficient

mass transit systems

• Perception that coverage is good (from attitudinal survey)

• Public transportation prioritization system (AVL system)

• Dedicated lanes of BRT systems can be also

• Lack of electronic systems

• Existent dedicated bus lanes are often used by private cars

• Buses are overcrowded

• Buses do not use air conditioning

• Bus network links are not very optimal

• Public transport is self-maintained (no subsides)

• Perception that public transport is affordable (from attitudinal survey)

used by taxis and emergency services

Environment • Buses pollute a lot • E-buses cost too

much • Lack of ecologic buses • Buses produce too

much noise

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Workshop 3 (Alternative scenarios) Thursday 18 June 2020 - 10:00-12:00 | Online

After the Visioning workshop held in September 2019, and the Analysis workshop held in January 2020, the working group members involved in the development of the SUMP of Tirana and other interested parties had the chance to discuss and select the most relevant scenarios for their city.

Due to the unusual situation caused by the Covid-19 outbreak, the workshop was held online in English language without translation into Albanian language.

The 2-hours workshop was complemented by an on-line questionnaire, to be filled-in just after the workshop in the next couple of days, to gather relevant inputs for the MCA application (weighting of evaluation criteria).

AGENDA

Time Topic Speaker/Format

10:00 – 10:10 Opening and Welcome Enton Punavija (Director of the Department of Transport, Municipality of Tirana) Ismail Beka (GIZ)

10:10 – 10:20 Introduction and objectives of the workshop Simone Bosetti (TRT)

10:20 – 10:40 SUMP challenges, objectives and key strategies Cosimo Chiffi (TRT)

10:40 – 11:10 Alternative scenarios Cosimo Chiffi (TRT)

11:10 – 11:30 Q&A: short discussion on alternative scenarios All

11:30 – 11:50 Comparison and selection of the scenarios: Multicriteria Analysis (MCA)

Simone Bosetti (TRT)

11:50 – 12:00 Final remarks and next steps Simone Bosetti (TRT)

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ON-LINE QUESTIONNAIRE

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Workshop 4 (Draft SUMP) Thursday 9 July 2020 - 10:00-12:00 | Online

After the Visioning workshop held in September 2019, the Analysis workshop held in January 2020, and the Alternative scenarios workshop held in June 2020, the working group members involved in the development of the SUMP of Tirana and other interested parties (38 participants in total) had the chance to learn and discuss about the draft SUMP, its key strategies and the set of integrated and prioritised measures.

Due to the unusual situation caused by the Covid-19 outbreak, the workshop was held online in English language without translation into Albanian language.

AGENDA

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ANNEX 2: Public consultation

Attitudes and perceptions of Tirana residents towards different modes of transportation: survey report. IPSOS, January 2020.

This Survey Report prepared by Ipsos is part of the activities of SEE Change Net and EDEN Center within the development process of a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) for the City of Tirana. The report presents the results of a face-to-face survey, which was realised by Ipsos Albania in December 2019 with a population sample of 500 adult residents (18+) from the City of Tirana. The survey explores citizens’perceptions and attitudes towards different modes of transport and gathers insights about motivational factors which might cause a switch from driving to more environmentally

friendly modes of transport, such as public transport, walking, and cycling.

SUMP Tirana: limited public input on measures. Report by SEE Change Net & EDEN Center, May 2020.

A series of Focus Groups was planned in March 2020 to collect public input from employees of the transport sector and transport users regarding desired measures for sustainable mobility. Due to the lockdown in Tirana during the COVID-19 pandemic, these Focus Groups had to be cancelled. Instead, an online questionnaire was developed to gather limited input from these target groups. It was implemented using the SurveyMonkey platform (active April 9th - 27th, 2020). Pedestrians/cyclists/public transport users, bus drivers, taxi drivers, students and

environmental civil society organisations were approached as target groups.

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ANNEX 3: Alternative scenarios (list of measures)

HIGH INVESTMENT (HI) LOW INVESTMENT (LO) BALANCED (BL)

ID Measure Title Submeasures REF 2022 2025 2030 REF 2022 2025 2030 REF 2022 2025 2030 Beyond 2030

I Road Infrastructure

i1 COMPLETION OF THE 1st RING ROAD 1. Segment from Parku Rinia till Plazza Maritim Hotel 2025 2025 2025

1. Detailed design of segment 1 from Rruga Myslym Shyri to Rruga e

Durrësit2022 2022 2022

2. Construction of segment 1- from Rruga Myslym Shyri to Rruga e Kavajes

and further on up to Rruga e Durrësit2030 2030 2030

3. Construction of segment 2 - from Rruga Fortuzi and Bulevardi Zogu to

Rruga e Dibrws and continuing to Bulevardi Zhan D’Ark.2030 2030 X

1. Construction of segment 1 - from Rruga Ali Demi to Rruga Petro Nini

Luarasi2022 2022 2022

2. Detailed design of segments 2 and 3 2025 2025 2025

3. Construction of segment 2 - from Rruga Petro Nini Luarasi to Rruga Pjeter

Budi2030 2030 2030

4. Construction of segment 3 - from Rruga Pjeter Budi to Rruga e Elbasanit 2030 2030 2030

1. Technical design for the segment from Rruga e Kavajes to Rruga Dritan

Hoxha2022 2022 2022

2. Construction of new segments 2030 2030 X

3. Reconditioning of existing segments 2030 2030 X

1. Re-construction of the WEST trunk 2022 2022 2022

2. NORTH trunk (Shqiponja Square – Fresku) 2025 2025 2025

3. EAST trunk (Fresku - Rruga Sotir Caci/SH54) 2025 2025 2025

4. SOUTH-EAST trunk (Sauk roundabout - Rruga Sotir Caci/SH54) 2030 2030 X

1. Construction of segment 1 Farkë e Madhe – Çollak (km 2,2) 2022 2022 2022

2. Construction of segment 2 Çollak - Shkozë - near Materineti Koço

Gliozheni (km 3,3 includes the EAST section of Lana River Corridor, Measure

nr. I7))

2022 2022 2022

1. WEST Segment (Pallati me shigjeta - 5th Ring Road segment) 2025 2025 X

2. EAST Segments (Jean d'Arc Boulevard – connection with the east-

southeast by-pass)2022 2022 2022

3. Traffic fluidification at the intersection between 5th Ring Road, Kavaja St

and Lana River BoulevardX

i8 COMPLETION OF THE CENTRAL PARK AND RIVER PROJECT1. Completion of the Northern Boulevard, including the public space/park at

the intersection of Tirana River

2022 -

2025

2022 -

2025

2022 -

2025

CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2nd RING ROADi2

i3 COMPLETION OF THE 3rd RING ROAD

TECHNICAL DESIGN OF THE 4th RING ROADi4

i7 COMPLETION OF THE LANA RIVER CORRIDOR

CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST-SOUTHEAST BY-PASSi6

i5 COMPLETION OF THE 5th RING ROAD



1. Dibra Road 2030 2030 X

2. Hoxha Tahsim & Xhanfize Keko Road 2030 2030 X

3. Komuna e Parisit & Medar Shtylla Road 2030 2030 X

4. Aleksander Moisiu Road 2030 2030 X

5. Myslym Keta Road 2030 2030 X

6. Kavaja Road 2030 2030 X

1. Aleksander Moisiu Road 2022 2022 2022

2. Myslym Keta Road 2022 2022 2022

3. Hoxha Tahsim & Xhanfize Keko Road 2025 2025 2025

4. Further interventions (to be identified) for the rehabilitation of main

urban roadsX X

1. CBD Area (4 Deshmoret, and Cameria Roads) 2030 2030 X

2. Northern Area (5 Maj, Gaqo Tashko, Njazi Meka, and Abedin Cici Roads) 2030 2030 X

3. Eastern Area (Kahraman Ylli, Marie Kraja, Filip Shiroka, Sadik Petrela and

Endri Keko Roads)2030 2030 X

4. Southeastern Area (Ali Visha, Todi Shkurti, Mihal Grameno, 3 Vellezerit

Kondi and Shefqet Ndroqi Roads)2030 2030 X

5. Southwestern Area (section connecting ”Robert Zhvarc” and “Isuf Elezi”

Roads)2030 2030 X

6. Western Area (Artan Lenja Roads) 2030 2030 X

7. Outer Western Area (existing Besim Alla, 3 Deshmoret, Todo Manco and

Krist Maloki Roads)2030 2030 X

8. Northeastern Area (Faik Kulla Road) 2030 2030 X

1. Rruga Xhon Belushi 2022 2022 2022

2. Rruga Liman Kaba to Rruga Muharrem Butka 2022 2022 2022

3. Block boundaries: BLV. Bajra Curri- Blv Petro N. Luarasi - Rruga Taulantia -

Rruga Ali Demi – Phase I (design & implementation)2022 2022 2022

4. Block boundaries: Teodor keko, Tom Plezha, Mikel Maruli dhe Loni Ligori

(design)2022 2022 2022

5. Wilson plaza 2022 2022 2022

6. Bank of Albania 2022 2022 2022

7. Rruga Luigj Gurakuqi 2022 2022 2022

8. Further interventions (to be identified) for the requalification of local

roads and urban blocks X X

1. Intersections along the 3rd Ring Road 2025 2025 2025

2. Intersections along Lana river corridor 2025 2025 2025

3. Intersections along “Kinostudio-Kombinat” public transport line 2025 2025 2025

i12 REHABILITATION OF LOCAL ROADS AND URBAN BLOCKS

I10 REHABILITATION OF MAIN URBAN ROADS

I11 SUBSTANTIAL UPGRADE OF SECONDARY ROADS

SUBSTANTIAL UPGRADE OF RADIAL ACCESS ROADSi9

i13TRAFFIC FLUIDIFICATION AT SOME CONGESTED

INTERSECTIONS



R Road Regulation

1. Drafting of cycle and micromobility-related traffic rules including cycling

streets2022 2022 2022

2. Achieving unity with existing signs and rules and signage adaptation 2025 2025 2025

3. Communication campaigns to achieve behaviour improvement2022 -

2025

2022 -

2025

2022 -

2025

R2MUNICIPAL REGULATION FOR URBAN VEHICLE ACCESS

RESTRICTIONSX X X

R3WIDESPREAD ONE-WAY TRAFFIC SCHEME IN THE CITY

CENTREX X

R4INTRODUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN AREAS IN SELECTED

NEIGHBOURHOODS/SQUARES/STREETSX X X X X X

1. Introduction of an LTZ scheme in Blloku area X X X

2. Introduction of LTZs in selected neighbourhoods X X X X

R6 INTRODUCTION OF LOW EMISSION ZONES (LEZ) X X X X X X X X X

1. Superblocks implemented with tactical urbanism and signage only

interventions (phase 1)X X

2. Superblocks implemented and enforced by moving bollards/cameras and

permanent physical interventions (phase 2)X X

R8 INTRODUCTION OF THE CYCLE STREET CONCEPT X X X

R9IMPLEMENTATION OF A CONGESTION CHARGE SCHEME

IN THE CITY CENTREX X

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUPERBLOCK CONCEPT IN

SELECTED NEIGHBOURHOODSR7

R1 INTRODUCTION OF TRAFFIC RULES FOR CYCLING

INTRODUCTION OF CORRIDOR OR AREA-BASED LIMITED

TRAFFIC ZONES (LTZ)R5



P Parking

P1 NEW PARKING STUDY FOR THE CITY OF TIRANA1. Study

2022 2022 2022

1. Rruga 29 Nëntori 2025 2025 2025

2. Rruga e Kavajës 2030 2030 2030

3. Rruga Myslym Keta 2030 2030 2030

4. Rruga Ali Shefqeti 2030 2030 2030

5. Tirana–Elbasan Highway 2022 2022 2022

6. Rruga Dine Hoxha (Grimshaw Plan) X X

1. Rruga e Durrësit 2025 2025 2025

2. Rruga e vjeter e Dibres (Military Hospital) 2025 2025 2025

3. Rruga Hoxha Tahsim 2030 2030 X

4. Rruga Ali Demi 2025 2025 2025

5. Air Albania Stadium 2025 2025 2025

6. Rruga Sami Frashëri 2030 2030 X

7. Bajram Curri Blvd 2025 2025 2025

8. Rruga e kavajes 2030 2030 X

1. Revision of parking pricing, define different tariffs according demand

levels (higher tariff in the city centre and around specific point of interest)

and for on-street and off-street parking

X X X

2. Identification of high rotation areas (time limits in high demand areas) X X X

3. Protective policies for residents, dedicated spaces and subscriptions X X X

4. Revision of parking standards in new built areas X X X

P5INCREASE CONTROL TO AVOID IRREGULAR BEHAVIOUR

AND PRACTICESX X

P6REDUCTION OF SEARCH TIME AND SEARCH TRAFFIC

(VMS)X X

PARK AND RIDE FACILITIESP2

PARKING FACILITIES ALONG THE 3rd RING ROADP3

NEW PARKING STRATEGY FOR THE CITY OF TIRANAP4



C Cycling

1. Extension of temporary Bike Lanes and completion of the minimum grid 2022 2022 2022

2. Improvement of “black spots” at intersections and maintenance of the

existing network

2025 -

2030

2025 -

2030

2025 -

2030

3. Construction of segregated and secured cycling infrastructures 2030 2030 2030

1. Bicycle trail, pedestrian and running track at "Park of Farka Artificial Lake" 2022 2022 2022

2. Bicycle trail "Shtish-Tufinë" 2022 2022 2022

3. Bicycle trail, pedestrian and running track at "Liqeni I Thate” 2022 2022 2022

4. Bicycle trail, pedestrian and running track at “Lana River” X

1. Extension of the cycle network with temporary bike lanes (phase 1) 2025 2025 2025

2. Extension and upgrade of the cycle network with segregated and secured

cycling infrastructures (phase 2) X X X X

C4E-BIKE SHARING AND CHARGING POINTS AT THE GRAND

PARK AND IN MARMICA- PETRELË2022 2022 2022

C5NEW PPP SCHEME FOR BICYCLE AND E-SCOOTER

SHARING SCHEMES IN TIRANAX X X X

C6CARGO-BIKE AND E-SCOOTER SHARING SYSTEM BASED

ON HOSTING STATIONS X X X X

1. Creation of social bike stations at existing points (local shops,

associations, buildings) that includes self-repair services and

promotional/community initiatives

X X X

2. Improvement and extension of on street bike racks and tools X X X X X X X

C8 BIKE COACHING & LEARNING PROGRAMME X X X X X X X X X

C9 TIRANA AS CYCLE TOURISM DESTINATION X X X

TIRANA ‘MINIMUM GRID’ OF CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURESC1

C2 NATURAL BICYCLE TRAILS

CYCLING NETWORK EXTENSIONC3

NEW SYSTEM OF CYCLE & MICROMOBILITY PARKING

FACILITIESC7



W Walking

1. "Ish-thesari", Intersection of Rruga Bako Dervishaj - Rruga Mustafa Lleshi 2022 2022 2022

2. "Tirana Mosaic", Mihal Ciko street 2022 2022 2022

3. "Rruga Pjeter Bogdani" 2022 2022 2022

4. "Rruga Jul Varibova" 2022 2022 2022

5. "Rruga Kont Urani" and "Mihal Duri" 2022 2022 2022

6. Brigada e VIII X X

7. Ismail Qemali X X

8. ikolla Tupe X X

9. Identification of further needs and prioritization of interventions X X X X

1. Limited speed zones X X X

2. Car free roads in front of the school (permanent or temporary) X X X

3. Identification, reporting and promotion of priority home-school routes X X X

4. Securing existing pedestrian crossings X X X X X X

5. Identification of areas equipped to support active mobility (walking and

cycling) near schoolsX X X X X X

W3 PLAYING STREETS AND PLAZAS X X

1. Removal of physical barriers and provision of accessible footpaths X X X X

2. Improvement of Split Level Intersection in elevated sections X X

3. Traffic Lights Controlled Intersection in at grade junctions with primary

roadsX X X X

4. improve pedestrian and cycling safety at roundabouts X X X X X

5. Priority Intersections in at grade junctions with secondary roads X X X X X X

W1

SECURING ACCESS ROUTES TO SCHOOLS

URBAN DESIGN INTERVENTIONS TO CREATE NEW

PEDESTRIAN AREAS AND PUBLIC SPACES

W2

PROTECTED INTERSECTIONS AND REMOVAL OF PHYSICAL

BARRIERSW4



PT Public Transport

1. Construction and operation of BRT Line 1 2025 2025 2025

2. Construction and operation of BRT Line 2 2025 2025 2025

3. Construction and operation of BRT Line 3 X X

1. New Fare Structure 2022 2022 2022

2. Cashless and integrated ticketing system 2022 2022 2022

3. Full implementation of the new system 2025 2022 2022

1. Green Line test and study 2022 2022 2022

2. Zero and Low-emission bus programme2025 -

2030

2025 -

2030

2025 -

2030

PT4 NEW EAST-SOUTHEAST BUS TERMINAL 1. Construction and operation of the new Terminal 2022 2022 2022

1. Rehabilitation of the Durrës-Kashar-Laprake rail section 2025 2025 2025

2. Construction of the new rail link between Tirane and Rinas Airport 2025 2025 2025

3. Rehabilitation of the Laprake-Tirana city centre rail section 2030 2030 2030

PT6 NEW TIRANA MULTIMODAL HUB IN LAPRAKE 1. Construction and operation of the new Multimodal Hub 2030 2019 2019

1. Study 2022 2022 2022

2. New Tendering Programme 2025 2025 2025

3. Contracts Award2025 -

2030

2025 -

2030

2025 -

2030

PT8 BUS NETWORK EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT 1. Completion of the planned bus network 2022 2022 2022

PT9NEW LIGHT RAIL SERVICE BETWEEN THE AIRPORT AND

CENTRAL TIRANA X

PT10 BUS NETWORK DESIGN AND OPERATION \ X X X X

1. Analysis and Identification of Priority Solutions X X

2. Bus Lanes Extension X X

3. Priority at Intersections X X

1. New Visual Identity X X

2. Investments and coordination of rebranding activities X X

3. Marketing campaigns X X

1. Improvement and/or relocation of exsiting nodes and stops X X X X X

2. Installment of new facilities X X X X X

1. School transport upgrade X X X X X

2. Special transport for disabled and physically impaired users X X X

3. Assessment and testing of on-demand buses in low density areas and/or

for inclusive/multiple mobility options (night/school/disabled)X X X

PT15FINANCIAL/REGULATIVE INCENTIVES TO HYBRID AND

ELECTRIC TAXIX X X X X X

INTRODUCTION OF THE CHRONOBUS CONCEPT (BUS

PRIORITY)PT11

NEW IMAGE AND VISIBILITY FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTPT12

SCHOOL AND INCLUSIVE ON-DEMAND TRANSPORT

SERVICESPT14

PT2

FUTURE PUBLIC TRANSPORT REGULATION AND

CONTRACTING MODELPT7

PT5REHABILITATION OF RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE CITY

OF TIRANA AND NEW RAIL LINK TO RINAS AIRPORT

NEW FARE AND TICKETING SYSTEM

INTRODUCING ELECTRIC AND LOW EMISSIONS BUSES IN

TIRANAPT3

DEVELOPMENT OF BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT)PT1

SMALL NODES: IMPROVEMENT OF BUS STOPS AND

SMALL TERMINALSPT13



L Logistics

l1 CITY LOGISTIC STUDY X X

1. Designation of a City Logistics Manager (CLM) X X X

2. Regular meetings to discuss problems and solutions X X X

1. Size and time restrictions X X

2. Enviromental restrictions X X

l4 TIRANA FREIGHT VILLAGE X

l5 CREATION OF URBAN CONSOLIDATION CENTRES (UCCs) X X

l6CREATION OF URBAN MICRO CONSOLIDATION CENTRES

(UMCCs)X X X X

1. Reorganization of existing on-street loading/unloading bays X X X

2. Implementation of intelligent multi-use loading/unloading bays X X X

l8 PROVISION OF OFF-STREET DELIVERY AREAS X X

l9

FINANCIAL/REGULATIVE INCENTIVES TO

HYBRID/ELECTRIC LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES AND CARGO

BIKES

X X X X

REVISION OF TIME/ENVIROMENTAL/SIZE ACCESS

RESTRICTIONS FOR URBAN FREIGHT TRANSPORTl3

FREIGHT QUALITY PARTNERSHIPSl2

REORGANISATION OF LOADING BAYS SUPPLYl7



S Sustainable policies

1. Establish at least one EV charging infrastructure supplier with 500

charging points in public highways, in public car parks and highly frequented

areas

2025 2025 2025

2. Information campaigns and educational initiatives in schools. 2025 2025 2025

1. incentive ranging from 5% to 10% of the purchasing cost for a new

electric car2022 2022 2022

2. free maintenance and ancillary services for electric car owners 2022 2022 2022

3. incentives and discounts offered also to hybrid car owners. 2022 2022 2022

1. Promotion of car free days 2022 2022 2022

2. Promotion of HARP Park(ON) – Tirana Park(ing) Days 2022 2022 2022

s4FURTHER EXPANSION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING

INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORKX X

s5 CAR-POOLING PLATFORM X X X

1. Home-work travel plan X X X

2. Home-school travel plan X X X

1. Map indicating distances and travel times on foot or by bike between

places of interestX X X

2. Information campaigns and educational initiatives in schools. X X X

s8 NEW BUILDING REGULATIONS TO PROMOTE "WALL BOX" X X

GREENING THE PRIVATE VEHICLE FLEETs2

DEPLOYMENT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING

INFRASTRUCTUREs1

s3 PROMOTION CAR FREE DAYS

CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF

SUSTAINABLE MOBILITYs7

DEVELOPMENT OF TRAVEL PLANS AND INSTITUTION OF

MOBILITY MANAGERSs6



T Technology and innovation

1. Improving the sensors’ infrastructure (CCTV and VMS systems) X X X X

2. Improving functioning of the info-mobility application for smartphones

TiranaIme X X

3. Improving green waves scheme X X X X

t2 ROAD ACCIDENT REGISTER COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM X X

t3 IMPROVEMENT OF AIR QUALITY MONITORING X X

t4UPGRADE OF THE ELECTRONIC CAR PARK PAYMENT

SYSTEM (APP BASED)X X

t5 CREATION OF A TRAFFIC MODEL X X X X

t1MAXIMISE THE SYSTEMS’ CAPABILITIES OF THE TRAFFIC

CONTROL CENTRE

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ANNEX 4: Detailed description of the SUMP measures

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ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

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MEASURE NR. I1

NEW CONFIGURATION OF THE 1st RING ROAD Type: operational

Field of intervention: Road transport

Budget (Lekës): Not yet defined.

Responsible authority: MoT – Dept. of Transport

Priority: High

Source: TR030; measure of the Reference Scenario as revised by the SUMP

Description The modification of Scanderbeg square in 2017 brought significant congestion problems in the city centre as the configuration of the city in radial axes works as funnels that concentrate the flow in the so called first ring road (or Inner Ring Road) composed by Rruga Ded Gjo Luli, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova, Rruga Myslym Shyri, Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit, Rruga Abdi Toptani, Rruga e Barrikadave and Rruga Urani Pano. This measure intends to modify the configuration of the ring following the concept of a widespread one-way scheme (see measure R3). The narrow segment from Parku Rinia till Plaza Maritim Hotel (Myslym Shyri, Dëshmorët e Kombit, Abdi Toptani) origins a bottleneck effect causing delays in traffic and needs to be reconfigured, the SUMP proposes to restrict traffic on that particular segment to public transport vehicles only.

Process and time frame

SUB-MEASURES SHORT TERM (2Y, 2022)

MEDIUM TERM (5Y, 2025)

LONG TERM (10Y, 2030)

I1-1. Segment from Parku Rinia till Plaza Maritim Hotel, traffic restricted to PT vehicles only

Sources of funding KfW Bank

Risks

Restricted vehicular traffic may cause further congestion in surrounding streets.

Benefits

The completion of the ring could help to streamline public transport around Scanderbeg Square. Restricted vehicular traffic may discourage the use of car in the city centre.

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MEASURE NR. I2 CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2nd RING ROAD Type: investment/infrastructure


Budget (Lekës): Detailed design: 4.9 million (MoT) – Construction: 3,831.3 million (JICA study)


Priority: Low

Source: TR030; measure of the RS as revised by the SUMP

Description This measure intends to build a new ring road (also called second or Intermediate Ring Road) between the Inner Ring Road and the Middle Ring Road. The ring will be composed by the Boulevard along Lana River in the southern part and Rruga Fortuzi in the northwest. Two significant segments need to be built from scratch: the first western one from Rruga Myslym Shyri to Rruga e Kavajes and further on up to Rruga e Durrësit; and the second one on the east from Rruga Fortuzi and Bulevardi Zogu to Rruga e Dibrws and continuing to Bulevardi Zhan D’Ark. For this measure, the SUMP has postponed the construction of the second segment beyond 2030.



MEDIUM TERM

(5Y, 2025)


I2-1. Detailed design of segment 1 from Rruga Myslym Shyri to Rruga e Durrësit

I2-2. Construction of segment 1- from Rruga Myslym Shyri to Rruga e Kavajes and further on up to Rruga e Durrësit

I2-3. Construction of segment 2 - from Rruga Fortuzi and Bulevardi Zogu to Rruga e Dibrws and continuing to Bulevardi Zhan D’Ark - Postponed beyond 2030

BEYOND 2030

Sources of funding MoT

Risks

The need to expropriate private properties may encounter complications and significantly rise financial costs.

Benefits

The construction of this intermediate ring road could help to streamline traffic and reduce pressure in the inner road.

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MEASURE NR. I3 COMPLETION OF THE 3rd RING ROAD Type: investment/infrastructure


Budget (Lekës): Section 1: 22.6 million (MoT). The whole section (1,2 and 3) costs 1,850.2 million (JICA study)


Priority: Low

Source: TR030; measure of the Reference Scenario

Description This measure aims to complete the Middle Ring Road (or 3dr Ring Road) in the missing south-eastern trunk of approximately 1.6 km long. It also includes the rehabilitation of the asphalt layers along the east, north and west segments, as already implemented on Bajram Curri Boulevard. The construction of the first new segment (from Rruga Ali Demi to Rruga Petro Nini Luarasi) will be finished within 2020. This intervention is part of a bigger project, the Requalification of the Urban Block surrounded by the boulevards Bajram Curri, Rruga Petro N. Luarasi, Rruga Taulantia and Rruga Ali Demi. Segment 2 is foreseen in the long term as more complex and financially demanding. Segment 3 will not yet be implemented.





I3-1. Construction of segment 1 - from Rruga Ali Demi to Rruga Petro Nini Luarasi

I3-2. Detailed design of segments 2 and 3

I3-3. Construction of segment 2 - from Rruga Petro Nini Luarasi to Rruga Pjeter Budi

I3-4. Construction of segment 3 - from Rruga Pjeter Budi to Rruga e Elbasanit

BEYOND 2030


Risks

The need to expropriate private properties may encounter complications and significantly rise financial costs as well as delay the implementation process. The terrain configuration on the hill may turn this task even more complicated.

Benefits

The construction of the third ring road could help to streamline traffic and reduce pressure on Lana River boulevard. It will also benefit the public transport.

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MEASURE NR. I4 TECHNICAL DESIGN OF THE 4th RING ROAD Type: investment/infrastructure


Budget (Lekës): Not yet defined

Responsible authority: MoT

Priority: Low


Description This measure aims to start the technical design of a trunk of the 4th Ring Road between the Middle Ring Road and the Outer Ring Road, dedicated only to residents, property tenants and public transports vehicles. This 4th ring needs to be built almost entirely from scratch, with the exemptions of a few small segments (red dotted lines on the map) that require reconditioning works. The footprint of the road is today fully covered mostly by residential buildings. Land acquisition will occur side-by-side as urban development is reallocated on both sides of the new road. A detailed technical design is going to be procured within 2020 for the segment from Rruga e Kavajes to Rruga Dritan Hoxha whereas the SUMP has postponed both construction and reconditioning interventions beyond 2030.





I4-1. Technical design for the segment from Rruga e Kavajes to Rruga Dritan Hoxha

I4-2. Construction of new segments BEYOND 2030

I4-3. Reconditioning of existing segments BEYOND 2030

Sources of funding Not yet defined

Risks The urban development may take longer time thus making difficult for the Municipality to proceed with land acquisition and redesign of the road segments.

Benefits The construction of the fourth ring road will allow the operation of the full electric new bus circular line and a traffic calmed connection among the different neighbourhoods.

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MEASURE NR. I5 COMPLETION OF THE 5th RING ROAD Type: investment/infrastructure


Budget (Lekës): North Trunk: 17,936.6 million (JICA Study). East Trunk (3 and 4): 18,840.2 million (JICA Study). West Trunk: 5,416 million (NRA)

Responsible authority: National Road Authority (NRA), A.R.SH. Project

Other interested stakeholders: MoT

Priority: High

Source: MoT (JICA Study)/NRA; measure of the RS as revised by the SUMP

Description This measure aims to build the Outer Ring Road (5th RR) in order to reduce traffic congestion and avoid heavy goods vehicles’ traffic to pass through the centre. The western segment, going from Eagle Square to Rruga e Kavajës, is currently under re-construction. This will allow the full operation of the bypass along the Durres-Elbasan road corridor. Other trunks in the north and the east the medium term whereas the realisation of the south-east trunk has been postponed beyond 2030 by the SUMP. The ring will be in any case operational thanks to the construction of the east-southeast bypass as in measure I6.





I5-1. Re-construction of the WEST trunk

I5-2. NORTH trunk (Shqiponja Square – Fresku)

I5-3. EAST trunk (Fresku - Rruga Sotir Caci/SH54)

I5-4. SOUTH-EAST trunk (Sauk roundabout - Rruga Sotir Caci/SH54)

BEYOND 2030

Sources of funding National Road Authority (NRA)

Risks

The infrastructure might enhance further sprawl and hazard the local intentions to reduce soil consumption. It also risks to hamper communication between the two sides of the road.

Benefits

It facilitates straight connections between the east of Tirana, Durres and the Elbasan region. It helps reducing traffic congestion and avoiding heavy freight traffic within the centre. It also supports the operation of the Park & Ride strategy suggested by TR030.

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MEASURE NR. I6 CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST-SOUTHEAST BY-PASS Type: investment/infrastructure


Budget (Lekës): Section 1: 4.232 million - Section 2: 5.100 million (Section 2 budget also includes the EAST section of Lana River Corridor, Measure nr. I7)



Priority: High

Source: NRA : measure of the Reference Scenario

Description This is a highway link with two lanes in each direction feeding the connection between the east of Tirana and the Elbasan region. The southern part, from the Tirana–Elbasan Highway to Farke e Madhe, is already constructed. Segment 1 (Farkë e Madhe – Çollak) and 2 (Çollak - Shkozë - near Materineti Koço Gliozheni) are currently under construction and will be finished in the short term.





I6-1. Construction of Segment 1 Farkë e Madhe – Çollak (km 2,2)

I6-2. Construction of Segment 2 Çollak - Shkozë - near Materineti Koço Gliozheni (km 3,3 includes the EAST section of Lana River Corridor, Measure nr. I7)


Risks

The infrastructure might enhance further sprawl and hazard the local intentions to reduce soil consumption. In case the local roads of the sided neighbourhoods face low connectivity and cul-de-sac’s, then this may hinder the everyday communication of localities among each other.

Benefits

It facilitates straight connections between the east of Tirana and the Elbasan region. It helps reducing traffic congestion and avoiding heavy freight traffic within the centre. This segment serves as a temporary substitute of the East trunk of 5th (Outer) Ring Road until the latter is constructed.

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MEASURE NR. I7 COMPLETION OF THE LANA RIVER CORRIDOR Type: investment/infrastructure


Budget (Lekës): EAST Section: already included in the second section of the east-southeast by-pass.



Priority: High

Source: NRA; measure of the RS as revised by the SUMP

Description This new infrastructure gives continuity to the Lana river corridor, completing the environmental recovery of the river banks and building a direct connection between WEST to EAST sides of Tirana. To the east, it connects with the new east-southeast by-pass (measure I6). To the west it connects Rruga e Kavajes with the 5th Ring Road. In this second segment, the SUMP suggests the realisation of a natural path for cycling and walking accompanying the road infrastructure putting particular attention in developing a high-quality infrastructure that search for the best balance between moderate speed cars, bikers, pedestrians and high-quality open spaces.





I7-2. EAST Segments (Jean d'Arc Boulevard – connection with the east-southeast by-pass)

I7-2. New WEST Segment (Pallati me shigjeta - 5th Ring Road)


Risks

Private crossing road traffic might rise because of the direct west-east connection.

Benefits

It gives continuity to the existent boulevard along the Lana River and increases the permeability of neighbouring urban areas. It is an opportunity to develop a high-quality infrastructure that search for the best balance between moderate speed cars, bikers, pedestrians and high-quality open spaces.

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MEASURE NR. I8 COMPLETION OF THE CENTRAL PARK AND RIVER PROJECT Type: investment/infrastructure

Field of intervention: Road transport/walking/cycling

Budget (Lekës): 63 million


Priority: High

Source: MoT, Tirana Boulevard Central Park and River project; measure of the Reference Scenario

Description The measure is part of the Tirana Boulevard Central Park and River Project as designed in 2012 by Grimshaw Global Arch. In 2019 a revision of the road network design and project phasing was also finalised.

In the short term, the completion of the new Boulevard is foreseen. All along the medium and the long term, the remaining extension up to the north and the completion of the eco-neighbourhood (local roads), recreational areas (including new pedestrian paths) as well as the new promenades along the Tirana River will be implemented.





I8-1. Completion of the Northern Boulevard, including the public space/park at the intersection of Tirana River


Risks

The need to expropriate private lands and properties may delay the implementation process.

Benefits

The extension of the Boulevard provides a direct connection from the core of the city to the river of Tirana and to the Outer Ring Road. This is also an opportunity to a high-quality natural environment. To make this happen, the space along the river needs to be reconditioned.

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MEASURE NR. I9 SUBSTANTIAL UPGRADE OF RADIAL ACCESS ROADS Type: investment/infrastructure


Budget (Lekës ‘000): Aleksander Moisiu Road: 1,155,100 - Dibra Road: 1,278,100 - Hoxha Tahsim & Xhanfize Keko Road: 2,587,600 - Komuna e Parisit & Medar Shtylla Road: 323,600 - Myslym Keta Road: 2,006,300 - Kavaja Road: 2,143,200


Source: JICA Study; measure of the RS postponed by the SUMP

Description The list of sub-measures derives from the JICA study (2012). They were designed as big upgrading projects with significant investments including road reconstruction, facade treatment, widening of the road sections and construction of bike lanes.

This SUMP has suggested to move the realisation of this measure beyond 2030.





I9-1. Dibra Road

BEYOND 2030

I9-2. Hoxha Tahsim & Xhanfize Keko Road

I9-3. Komuna e Parisit & Medar Shtylla Road

I9-4. Aleksander Moisiu Road

I9-5. Myslym Keta Road

I9-6. Kavaja Road


Risks

Due to the needed investments and prospected land acquisition, the sub-measures may encounter complications and delays.

Benefits

It represents an opportunity to improve the quality of road infrastructure and to guarantee better spaces for cycling and walking while ensuring a better performance of public transport along the radial roads.

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MEASURE NR. I10 REHABILITATION OF MAIN URBAN ROADS Type: investment/infrastructure


Budget (Lekës ‘000): n.a.


Source: MoT; measure of the RS as revised by the SUMP

Description This measure comes as a short-term solution to existing infrastructural poor conditions. The need to rehabilitate the existing footprint is crucial to help the traffic flow, but at the same time gives the authorities the chance to improve the quality of life of pedestrians and cyclists by improving sidewalks, open spaces and bike lanes. In some cases, the sub-measures may be part of Block Requalification. Due to the postponement of some measures beyond 2030 (measure I9), the SUMP has added further sub-measures dealing with additional rehabilitation interventions on main urban roads also in conjunction with the realisation of the BRT system.





I10-1. Aleksander Moisiu Road

I10-2. Myslym Keta Road

I10-3. Hoxha Tahsim & Xhanfize Keko Road

I10-4. Rehabilitation of roads along the BRT system (Rr. e Kavajes, Rr. e Durresit, Blv. Zogu I, Rr. e Barikadave)

I10-5. Further interventions (to be identified) for the rehabilitation of main urban roads


Risks

Some segments may encounter technical difficulties due to thin sections.

Benefits

It represents an opportunity to improve the quality of road infrastructure and to guarantee better spaces for cycling and walking while ensuring a better performance of public transport along the radial roads.

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MEASURE NR. I11 SUBSTANTIAL UPGRADE OF SECONDARY ROADS Type: investment/infrastructure


Budget (Lekës ‘000): CBD Area: 1,747,800 - Northern Area: 6,441,500 - Eastern Area: 2,514,200 - Southeastern Area: 2,019,000 - Southwestern Area: 859,600 - Western Area: 3,036,400 - Outer Western Area: 4,356,200 - Northeastern Area: 1,928,000


Source: JICA Study; measure of the RS postponed by the SUMP

Description The measure includes the upgrade of secondary main roads (i.e. major local roads that connect the municipality blocks) and all other kinds of local roads within each block. The list of sub-measures derives from the JICA study (2012). They represent significant investments in the road infrastructure including reconstruction, facade treatment, widening of the roads and construction of bike lanes. This SUMP has suggested to move the realisation of this measure beyond 2030.





I11-1. CBD Area (4 Deshmoret, and Cameria Roads)

BEYOND 2030

I11-2. Northern Area (5 Maj, Gaqo Tashko, Njazi Meka, and Abedin Cici Roads)*

I11-3. Eastern Area (Kahraman Ylli, Marie Kraja, Filip Shiroka, Sadik Petrela and Endri Keko Roads)*

I11-4. Southeastern Area (Ali Visha, Todi Shkurti, Mihal Grameno, 3 Vellezerit Kondi and Shefqet Ndroqi Roads)

I11-5. Southwestern Area (section connecting ”Robert Zhvarc” and “Isuf Elezi” Roads)**

I11-6. Western Area (Artan Lenja Roads)*

I11-7. Outer Western Area (existing Besim Alla, 3 Deshmoret, Todo Manco and Krist Maloki Roads)**

I11-8. Northeastern Area (Faik Kulla Road)

* The reported streets are JICA Study’s proposals for the “Development of Radial Roads” excluding sections that overlaps the 4th

ring road; ** The reported streets are JICA Study’s proposals for the “Development of Radial Roads” excluding sections that were already upgraded

Risks

The need to expropriate private land and properties for street widening may encounter complications and significantly rise financial costs as well as delay the implementation process. The increase of road capacity might increase the level of car traffic and harmful emissions.

Benefits

It represents an opportunity to improve road infrastructure quality and guarantee better and enlarged spaces for walking and cycling in residential areas. It also increases the interconnectivity of inner neighbourhoods.

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MEASURE NR. I12 REHABILITATION OF LOCAL ROADS AND URBAN BLOCKS Type: investment/infrastructure

Field of intervention: Road transport/walking

Budget (Lekës ‘000): 1. 46.555.967 ALL – 2. 6.564.815 ALL – 3. 113441067 – 4. 4089120 – 5. "Wilson plaza": 8,5 million (Public Work Dept); 6. "Bank of Albania": n.a. ; 7. "Rruga Luigj Gurakuqi": 3. 452,564,790 Responsible authority: MoT – Dept. of Transport

Priority: High

Source: MoT; measure of the RS as revised by the SUMP

Description The idea is to make the roads more walkable and pedestrian friendly. In the existing situation the road infrastructure is poor and not well-designed. In some cases the road upgrade is part of an integrated approach to improve the quality of the public space and mobility within the neighbourhoods by an integrated requalification of urban blocks. It involves the reorganisation of sidewalks into a more aesthetic and functional public space, the introduction of a green buffer to keep the pedestrian

safer and cleaner from the roundabout traffic. These are investment in public space within the residential block to prioritize pedestrian mobility. Thanks to the postponement of some measures beyond 2030, the SUMP has added a further sub-measure dealing with additional rehabilitation interventions on local roads and urban blocks to be identified by the Municipality.





I12-1. Rruga Xhon Belushi

I12-2. Rruga “Liman Kaba” to Rruga Muharrem Butka

I12-3. Block boundaries: BLV. Bajra Curri- Blv Petro N. Luarasi – Rruga Taulantia – Rruga Ali Demi – Phase I (design & implementation)

I12-4. Block boundaries: Teodor keko, Tom Plezha, Mikel Maruli dhe Loni Ligori (design)

I12-5. Wilson plaza

I12-6. Bank of Albania

I12-7. Rruga Luigj Gurakuqi

I12-8. Further interventions (to be identified) for the requalification of local roads and urban blocks


Risks

The need to expropriate private land and properties for street widening may encounter complications and significantly rise financial costs as well as delay the implementation process.

Benefits

Increase the quality of space and security of pedestrians and cyclers.

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MEASURE NR. I13 TRAFFIC FLUIDIFICATION AT SOME CONGESTED INTERSECTIONS Type: investment/infrastructure


Budget (Lekës ‘000): redesign of Dibra Road: 2,300 - Elbasan Bridge: 2,300 - Hoxha Tahsim Road: 2,300 – Vasil Shanto Bridge: 12,800 - Myslym Shyri Road: 2,500 (JICA study)


Priority: High

Source: MoT (JICA study); measure of the RS as revised by the SUMP

Description The measure aims at solving bottlenecks at some specific intersections along the 3rd Ring Road, the Lana river corridor and the “Kinostudio-Kombinat” public transport line. It consists, in some cases, in the redesign of the intersections, the improvement of traffic lights operations (also by ITS solutions) as well as pedestrian and cycling crossing and shaping them accordingly to the BRT scenario development (measure PT1) and the bus priority programme (measure PT11) on these road axes. The SUMP targeted this measure also to improve traffic conditions along the intersection between the 5th RR, Kavaja street and the Lana River boulevard and corridor, the latter as redefined in measure I7.





I13-1. Intersections along the 3rd Ring Road

I13-2. Intersections along Lana river corridor

I13-3. Intersections along “Kinostudio-Kombinat” public transport line (focus on the intersection between the 5th RR, Kavaja street and the Lana River boulevard)


Risks

-

Benefits

It will increase the capacity of the junctions and current road safety conditions. It will also reduce congestion, travel times and harmful emissions.

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MEASURE NR. R1 INTRODUCTION OF TRAFFIC RULES FOR CYCLING Type: organizational

Field of intervention: Road regulation

Budget (Lekës): not yet defined.

Responsible authority: Ministry of Transport

Other interested stakeholders: MoT – Dept. of Transport

Priority: High

Source: GCAP; measure of the RS as revised by the SUMP

Description The measure concerns the support for the introduction of a set of traffic rules for bicycles and cyclists in the Road Code as planned by the Ministry of Transport. The SUMP recommends to focus particularly on shared/contraflow bike lanes and cycling streets but also to introduce specific rules for electric micro-mobility (i.e. e-scooters). It also includes communication and awareness campaigns to ensure everybody is aware of the rules related to the use of bicycles. This is expected to improve the status of the bike as a mode of transport, remove uncertainty about the legal status of bikes and improve the behaviour of cyclists and motorised vehicles drivers.





R1-1. Drafting of cycle and micromobility-related traffic rules including cycling streets

R1-2. Achieving unity with existing signs and rules and signage adaptation

R1-3. Communication campaigns to achieve behaviour improvement

Sources of funding Ministry of Transport

Risks

Achieve unity and consistency with existing signs around the city might require a significant financial investment.

Benefits

Secure proper rights for cyclists and micro-mobility users. Help change the culture of awareness among drivers to reduce accidents and improve the perceived safety for cyclists and potential cyclists

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MEASURES NR. R2, R4, R5, R6

REGULATING AND INTRODUCING NEW LIMITED TRAFFIC ZONES, LOW EMISSION ZONES AND PEDESTRIAN AREAS Type: organizational


Budget (Lekës): not yet defined


Other interested stakeholders:

Priority: High

Source: SUMP

Description This set of measures is driven by the drafting and approval of a “Municipal Regulation for Limited Traffic Zones (LTZs), Low Emission Zones (LEZs) and Pedestrian Areas (PAs) in the city of Tirana”. The Regulation will set common rules for allowed permit categories (e.g. residents, property tenants, shopkeepers, etc.), exemptions as well as time windows and other limits related to emission categories, vehicle size and on street parking to access these traffic restricted areas. It also includes the creation of new urban vehicle access regulation (UVAR) schemes in the city of Tirana enforced mostly by signage and (movable) physical barriers and/or cameras. It can be implemented in single streets or areas and in coordination with other planned measures (I12, W1, R7). The measure can take inspiration from the EU project CIVITAS ReVeAL (https://civitas-reveal.eu/).





R2-1. Municipal Regulation for urban vehicle access restrictions

R4-1. Introduction of Pedestrian Areas in selected neighbourhoods/squares/streets

R5-1. Introduction of corridor or area-based Limited Traffic Zones (LTZ)

R6-1. Introduction of Low Emission Zones (LEZ)


Risks

The absence of physical barriers or cameras may reduce UVAR effectiveness.

Benefits

Common approach to LTZ/LEZ/PAs and overall motorised traffic reduction inside.

https://civitas-reveal.eu/

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MEASURE NR. R3 WIDESPREAD ONE-WAY TRAFFIC SCHEME IN THE CITY CENTRE Type: organizational



Responsible authority: MoT Mobility Department

Priority: High

Source: SUMP

Description In order to allow the realisation of the BRT scenario development, the Chronobus concept (bus priority programme), the widening of sidewalks and the upgrade of the cycling network, due to the existing characteristics and capacity of the road network, the measure suggests to introduce a widespread one-way traffic scheme in the city centre.

Private motorised traffic is diverted on other roads for some directions whereas PT/bus lanes may exist on both directions and it is exclusive on Rruga Abdi Toptani. The scheme includes also segments where both private and public flows share the same carriageway. The measure is purely regulative and the overall scheme should be properly assessed in a preliminary study. No major infrastructure investments are foreseen.





R3-1. Widespread one-way traffic scheme


Risks

-

Benefits

Increased performances of the urban bus transport service and allowed extension and widening of both pedestrian and cycling facilities.

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MEASURE NR. R7 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUPERBLOCK CONCEPT IN SELECTED NEIGHBOURHOODS Type: organizational


Budget (Lekës): not yet defined.


Other interested stakeholders: citizen associations, NGOs

Priority: Medium

Source: SUMP

Description The measure can be seen as a further upgrade through a more systemic approach of planned urban vehicle access regulation schemes and urban design interventions. It takes inspiration from the Superblock concept developed in Barcelona (https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/superilles/en) and applied in several Spanish cities including Vitoria-Gasteiz. The superblock is composed of a set of basic roads forming a polygon or inner area that contains within it several blocks of the current urban fabric. This new urban cell has both an interior and exterior component. The interior is closed to through vehicles and open to residents, primarily. The exterior forms the basic road network on the periphery, and is approximately 400 metres wide for use by motorised vehicles. In its interior, the measure combines physical interventions (from temporary/tactical urbanism to more permanent ones) to highly expand the road space for walking and social purposes, universal accessibility, 10 km/h speed limit, circulation rules (e.g. u-turns) that prevent allowed motorised vehicles to cross the area and a generalised application of the cycle street concept (cars cannot overtake bicycles).





R7-1. Superblocks implemented with tactical urbanism and signage only interventions (phase 1)

R7-2. Superblocks implemented and enforced by moving bollards/cameras and permanent physical interventions (phase 2)


Risks

Public acceptance might be difficult.

Benefits

Overall increase of liveability inside the Superblock.

https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/superilles/en

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MEASURE NR. R9 IMPLEMENTATION OF A CONGESTION CHARGE SCHEME IN THE CITY CENTRE Type: organizational




Priority: High

Source: SUMP

Description The measure aims at introducing a congestion charge (road pricing) scheme all along the 3rd Ring Road. Enforcement is primarily based on automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and fees are charged on most cars and motor vehicles being driven within its boundaries. Operation and tariffs can be differentiated according to the time of weekdays and type/emission standards of the vehicles. The measure can take inspiration from the systems already established in London (https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/congestion-charge) and Milan (Area C).





R9-1. Tirana Congestion Charge Scheme

Sources of funding MoT, Ministry of Transport, other donors

Risks

The instalment of the ANPR system may require significant investments and a long testing period.

Benefits

Significant reduction of motorised traffic in the city core and increased liveability also on main access roads.

https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/congestion-charge

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PARKING

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MEASURES NR. P1 AND P4 NEW PARKING STRATEGY FOR THE CITY OF TIRANA Type: organisational

Field of intervention: Parking

Budget (Lekës): 15 million (study only)

Responsible authority: MoT Directorate of Public Works Planning

Priority: High

Source: MoT Urban Infrastructure Planning at Directorate of Public Works Planning; measure of the RS as revised by the SUMP

Description The measure aims at analysing the current structure and usage of parking facilities in Tirana and to provide a more comprehensive parking strategy for Tirana. It builds on a study already commissioned by the Directorate of Public Works of the Municipality of Tirana. The revision of city-wide parking regulation strategies are seen as a driver to steer modal choice and to achieve a more sustainable use of cars. The measure entails the revision or parking pricing and limitations to protect residents on high demand areas and enhance responsible use of public spaces, especially in high demand areas. It boots the use of off-street parking by discouraging the use of on-street parking. The measure can take inspiration by the EU project CIVITAS Park4SUMP (https://park4sump.eu/)





P1-1. Study

P4-1. Revision of parking pricing, define different tariffs according demand levels (higher tariff in the city centre and around specific point of interest) and for on-street and off-street parking

P4-2. Identification of high rotation areas (time limits in high demand areas)

P4-3. Protective policies for residents, dedicated spaces and subscriptions

P4-4. Revision of parking standards in new built areas


Risks

None

Benefits

It can improve rationality and efficiency of the parking facilities in the city.

https://park4sump.eu/

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MEASURE NR. P2 PARK AND RIDE FACILITIES Type: investment/operational


Budget (Lekës): n.a.


Priority: High/medium

Source: TR030 and Grimshaw Plan; measure of the RS as revised by the SUMP

Description The measure aims at increasing parking facilities at some external nodes along the planned 5th ring road to chase a progressive reduction of cars entering the city centre and favour multimodality with more sustainable means of transport (public transport, taxi, cycling, sharing mobility). It includes road signage and dynamic information along the approaching roads. The SUMP has added a further P&R facility in Ruga Dine Hoxa.





P2-1. Rruga 29 Nëntori

P2-2. Rruga e Kavajës

P2-3. Rruga Myslym Keta

P2-4. Rruga Ali Shefqeti

P2-5. Tirana–Elbasan Highway

P2-6. Rruga Dine Hoxha


Risks

Alternative means of transport (high frequency public transport, bike sharing, etc.) need to be provided in order to make Park and Ride facilities a competitive and attractive option.

Benefits

Diminish pressure of commuting private cars entering the city and enhance the use of more sustainable means of transport.

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MEASURE NR. P3 PARKING FACILITIES ALONG THE 3rd RING ROAD Type: investment/operational


Budget (Lekës): Rruga e vjeter e Dibres: 2.6 million (Directorate of Public Works Planning)


Priority: Medium/High


Description The measure aims at increasing parking facilities along the 3rd ring road to chase a significant reduction of cars entering the city core. The introduction of these new facilities needs to be accompanied with bike sharing, secured parking facilities for bikes and good accessibility to public transport stops in order to promote alternatives modes of transport inside the 3rd Ring Road. The SUMP has suggested to move the realisation of 3 planned parking facilities beyond 2030 in order to find a better financial balance among other alternative measures.





P3-1. Rruga e Durrësit

P3-2. Rruga e vjeter e Dibres (Military Hospital)

P3-3. Rruga Hoxha Tahsim BEYOND 2030

P3-4. Rruga Ali Demi

P3-5. Air Albania Stadium

P3-6. Rruga Sami Frashëri BEYOND 2030

P3-7. Bajram Curri Blvd

P3-8. Rruga e kavajes BEYOND 2030


Risks

These facilities could pose a threat to P&R attractiveness.

Benefits

Diminish pressure of cars entering the city core and enhance the use of more sustainable means of transport

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MEASURE NR. P5 INCREASED CONTROL TO AVOID IRREGULAR BEHAVIOUR AND PRACTICES Type: organizational


Budget (Lekës): not relevant.


Priority: Medium

Source: SUMP

Description Accompanying measure to increase police control and improve enforcement in regulated on-street parking areas as well as on curbside road space where parking is not allowed. It consists in a rigorous monitoring and increase of sanctions for irregular behaviours and practices (irregular parking, tariff evasion);





P5-1. Increased control to avoid irregular parking


Risks

None

Benefits

Increase capacity of single road segments and increase of revenues from parking tariffs.

MEASURE NR. P6 REDUCTION OF SEARCH TIME AND SEARCH TRAFFIC (VMS) Type: organizational

Field of intervention: Parking/ITS



Priority: Medium

Source: SUMP

Description The measure includes the implementation of a parking addressing system panels along radial roads, the 5th and the 3rd the Ring Roads. VMS are used to guide drivers to available car parking spaces.

They may also ask vehicles to take alternative routes, limit travel speed, warn of duration and location of the incidents, or just inform of the traffic conditions.





P6-1. Parking addressing system


Risks

None.

Benefits

Reduce congestion cause by cars locking for available parking

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CYCLING

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MEASURE NR. C1 TIRANA ‘MINIMUM GRID’ OF CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURES Type: Infrastructure

Field of intervention: Cycling

Budget:


Other interested stakeholders: MoT Public Works and Urban Design Unit

Priority: High

Source: Bicycle Vision Document, Mobycon (2016) as revised by MoT

Description Completion of the minimum grid of safe and separated cycling infrastructures as planned by the Tirana Cycling Vision Document (2016) and further updated by the Municipality.

It includes the completion of temporary infrastructures (buffered bicycle lanes, bordered by tubular markers) along the missing corridors, the realisation of new permanent infrastructures and the conversion of temporary segments into permanent and protected cycle tracks. It also includes the improvement of some “black spots” at intersections and the maintenance of existing facilities.





C1-1. Extension of temporary bike lanes and completion of the minimum grid

C1-2. Improvement of “black spots” at intersections and maintenance of the existing network

C1-3. Construction of segregated and secured cycling infrastructures


Risks

Possible conflicts with the BRT lines and pedestrian flows due to limited road width.

Benefits

Provision of a first complete cycling network and increased modal share for cycling.

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MEASURE NR. C2 NATURAL BICYCLE TRAILS Type: Infrastructure


Budget (Lekë ‘000s): 1. Park of Farka artificial lake: 273 million, 2. Bicycle trail “Shtish-Tufinë”: n.a., 3.Liqeni i Thate: 89 million (Public Works Dept)


Other interested stakeholders: MoT Public Works

Source: TR030, Bicycle Vision Document, Mobycon (2016)

Description Connection of the urban cycle network to recreational bicycle trails outside of the city centre as a tool for catering a growing bicycle tourism sector. One of these natural trails also function as commuter inbound and outbound route. The set of interventions will define a standard for the mobility system of the ecological corridors to link the whole orbital forest system around the city (as defined by the General Local Plan TR030) and to relaunch smaller centres as a widespread network for tourism, agriculture and production in communication with each other and with the urban area.





C2-1. Bicycle trail, pedestrian and running track at “Park of Farka Artificial Lake”

C2-2. Bicycle trail “Shtish-Tufinë”

C2-3. Bicycle trail, pedestrian and running track at “Liqeni i Thate”


Risks

None

Benefits

Promotion of Tirana as cycle tourism destination. Increase the reachability and multi-functioning of the natural recreational sites.

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MEASURE NR. C3 CYCLING NETWORK COMPLETION AND EXTENSION Type: Infrastructure


Budget (Lekë '000s): not yet defined



Priority: Medium

Source: SUMP

Description Expansion of the minimum grid to a fully coherent cycling network. It includes the completion and sewing of the minimum grid missing connections, further extensions and the completion of some corridors with segregate and secured infrastructures, and the realisation of cycling facilities outside of the 3rd Ring Road to connect the surrounding towns and neighbourhoods.

The SUMP also suggests the creation of a shared bike&bus lanes along the 3rd Ring Road to complement the minimum grid.





C3-1. Implementation of a shared lane for bikes and buses along the 3rd ring road

C3-2. Completion and sewing of the minimum grid missing connections

C3-3. Extension of the cycle network with temporary bike lanes (phase 1)

C3-4. Extension and upgrade of cycling corridors with segregated and secured cycling infrastructures (phase 2)


Risks

Possible conflicts with the BRT lines and pedestrian flows due to limited road width.

Benefits

Completion of the urban and suburban cycle network and increased modal share for cycling.

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MEASURE NR. C4, C5, C6 PEDELEC, CARGO-BIKE & E-SCOOTERS SHARING SERVICES Type: opertational, Infrastructure


Budget: € 41,500 (Interreg project #Dynamob2.0 budget only)



Priority: High

Source: Interreg project #Dynamob2.0; SUMP

Description This set of measures includes the identification of new PPP schemes and incentives for the expansion/upgrade of existing bike sharing services (e.g. new investments/fleet renewal) and for the introduction of new sharing systems encompassing the use of e-bikes, cargo-bikes and e-scooters.

A first action will be carried out within the framework of the IPA-CBC project #Dynamob2.0, managed locally by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tirana (CCIT): two electric e-bike sharing and charging stations are foreseen at the Grand Park and in the Marmica- Petrelë area. A second component is devoted to the creation of a sharing system for cargo (e)-bikes and e-scooters inspired by Swiss Carvelo2go scheme (https://www.carvelo2go.ch/it/). Users (both private and professional) can rent an electric cargo bike at some “hosting stations” that are staffed offices or shops where the bikes can be picked up and must be returned.





C4-1. E-Bike sharing and charging points at the Grand Park and in Marmica- Petrelë

C5-1. New PPP scheme for bicycle and e-scooter sharing schemes in Tirana

C6-1. Cargo-bike and e-scooter sharing system based on hosting stations

Sources of funding MoT, private investors

Risks

Need to find a suitable provider able to operate and maintain the service.

Benefits

Introduction of the first e-bike/scooter sharing system in the city of Tirana.

https://www.carvelo2go.ch/it/

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MEASURE NR. C7 NEW SYSTEM OF CYCLE & MICROMOBILITY PARKING FACILITIES Type: Operational, Infrastructure




Priority: High

Source: SUMP

Description The measure includes both secured and advanced bike parking facilities (e.g. bike hangars and garages) and more soft interventions that make use of existing spaces and local communities. It also entails the extension of on street facilities for bicycles and e-scooters.

Social bike stations could be easily created by linking local shops, associations and communities of residents in one sole “cycling city” label and offering them proper equipment and tools. These off-street nodes could be made accessible also via smart locks.





C7-1. Creation of social bike stations at existing points (local shops, associations, buildings) that includes self-repair services and promotional/community initiatives

C7-2. Improvement and extension of on street bike racks and tools


Risks

-

Benefits

Enhance the use of bikes, help stop vandalism.

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MEASURE NR. C8 BIKE COACHING & LEARNING PROGRAMME Type: organizational




Priority: Medium

Source: SUMP

Description The measure is addressed primarily to adults and students to help them achieving practice, confidence and a permanent cycling mobility pattern. It is inspired by the Bike Experience initiative in Brussels (https://bikeexperience.brussels) and the Bike Buddy programme in Lisbon (https://bikebuddy.mubi.pt/). The concept is to connect experienced cyclists with newcomers: for one week the coach follows and assist the participant in its daily cycling routines (e.g. bike-to-work).





C8-1. Coaching & Learning Programme


Risks

None

Benefits

Enhance the use of bikes

MEASURE NR. C9 TIRANA AS CYCLE TOURISM DESTINATION Type: organizational




Priority: Medium

Source: SUMP

Description Marketing and communication campaigns to promote bicycle trails, itineraries and events targeted to cycle tourists.

Tirana has an enormous potential in this sense because of the presence of several natural paths over the mountains and the lakes. A branding and promotional strategy should reinforce also the urban cycling infrastructures and the companies offering cycling services (including guided excursion).





C9-2. Tirana as Cycle Tourism Destination


Risks

None

Benefits

Increase tourism and attractiveness of the city.

https://bikeexperience.brussels/

https://bikebuddy.mubi.pt/

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WALKING

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MEASURE NR. W1 AND W3 URBAN DESIGN INTERVENTIONS TO CREATE NEW PEDESTRIAN AREAS, PUBLIC SPACES AND PLAYING STREETS Type: investment/operational

Field of intervention: Walking, Road regulation

Budget (Lekës): "Ish-thesari":14,1 million (PW Dept); "Tirana Mosaic": 50,470,000; "Rruga Pjeter Bogdani": 34,644,900; "Rruga Kont Urani" and "Mihal Duri": 22,8 million (PW Dept)

Responsible authority: MoT Urban Design Unit

Source: MoT, measure of the RS as revised by the SUMP

Description The measure consists in the implementation of the already planned (measures that belong to the Reference Scenario) pedestrianization of street segments and traffic calming interventions which, in some cases include also traffic restrictions. It entails

the improvement of security for pedestrian and bikers and a significant upgrade in the quality of open spaces.

In addition to the already planned interventions, SUMP proposes new pedestrian areas for the medium and long term. It also promotes the creation of play streets and secure play areas inside the neighbourhoods. This can be done by closing to traffic part of a local road or by improving and enlarging green and open plazas surrounding the buildings. Can be seen as a continuation of the playground initiative already implemented by the Municipality.





W1-1. "Ish-thesari", Intersection of Rruga Bako Dervishaj - Rruga Mustafa Lleshi

W1-2. "Tirana Mosaic", Mihal Ciko street

W1-3. "Rruga Pjeter Bogdani"

W1-4. "Rruga Jul Varibova"

W1-5. "Rruga Kont Urani" and "Mihal Duri"

W1-6. Brigada e VIII

W1-7. Ismail Qemali

W1-8. ikolla Tupe

W1-9. Identification of further needs and prioritization of interventions

W3-1. Playing streets and plazas

Risks

It might increase of traffic in surrounding areas. It generates a reduction to the offer of on-street parking and a consequent congestion of surrounding areas.

Benefits

It improves the quality of open spaces and promotes more sustainable means of transport like walking and cycling.

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MEASURE NR. W2 SECURING ACCESS ROUTES TO SCHOOLS Type: investment/operational

Field of intervention: Walking, Road regulation



Source: SUMP

Description Securing home-school routes is the prerequisite for triggering a virtuous circle aimed at promoting the pedestrian and bicycle movements of young people, and with this, educating for the more sustainable way of moving of the future generations.

Administration must identify the most efficient solutions for each school subject to intervention to guarantee the increase of safety along home to school journeys and

near the school area. This is done through the combination of one or more different methods of intervention like, establishment of limited speed zones; institutions of car free roads in front of the schools’ accesses; securing existing pedestrian crossings and / or implementation of new secured ones, identification of areas equipped to support active mobility (walking and cycling) near schools.

These measures can be associated with those for the promotion of active mobility, in part already existing or promoted by the SUMP, like playing streets and promotion or cycling. The measure is linked to the Streets for Kids Programme implemented by NACTO (https://globaldesigningcities.org/streets-for-kids/)





W2-1. Limited speed zones

W2-2. Car free roads in front of the school (permanent or temporary)

W2-3. Identification, reporting and promotion of priority home-school routes

W2-4. Securing existing pedestrian crossings

W2-5. Identification of areas equipped to support active mobility (walking and cycling) near schools

Risks

None

Benefits

Encourage good mobility habits from an early age and increase considerably road security, not only for children but for all.

https://globaldesigningcities.org/streets-for-kids/

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MEASURE NR. W4 PROTECTED INTERSECTIONS AND REMOVAL OF PHYSICAL BARRIERS Type: investment/operational

Field of intervention: Walking



Source: SUMP

Description Ensure safety and comfort for non-motorized modes in all intersections along 5th ring road, fast road connections and main accesses. The configuration of these roads represents a risk for pedestrians and cyclers due to big volumes of traffic, high speeds and split-level configuration of some of the junctions. SUMP highlight the importance of securing pedestrian and cyclers crossing all over the city and,

especially in fast traffic axis. It identifies the need of action in 4 different situations: Improvement of Split-Level Intersection in elevated sections, secure traffic Lights Controlled Intersection in at grade junctions with primary roads, improvement pedestrian and cycling, security at roundabouts, and development of Priority Intersections in at grade junctions with secondary roads.

The measure, implemented in combination with other urban design interventions, also aims at improving accessibility for people with reduced mobility. It also includes the realisation of raised or tactile markings for the blind and the instalment of sound signalling devices at street, road crossings or on public transport vehicles.





W4-1. Removal of physical barriers and provision of accessible footpaths

W4-2. Improvement of Split Level Intersection in elevated sections

W4-3. Traffic Lights Controlled Intersection in at grade junctions with primary roads

W4-4. improve pedestrian and cycling safety at roundabouts

W4-5. Priority Intersections in at grade junctions with secondary roads

Risks

None

Benefits

Reduced road accidents fatalities and injuries. Feeling safe as pedestrian or cycler enhance more sustainable and environmentally friendly mobility habits. Entails inclusion and accessible city for all.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT

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MEASURE NR. PT1 DEVELOPMENT OF BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) Type: investment/operational

Field of intervention: Public transport, road transport

Budget (Lekë '000s): CAPEX 2,010,000*; OPEX 506,000*


Other interested stakeholders: GIZ, KfW Bank, EBRD, PT operators

Priority: Medium

Source: *Green City Action Plan; part of a project supported by GIZ; measure of the Reference Scenario

Description The measure aims at introducing a BRT system (also known as Bus with High Level of Service BHLS or BusWay) over 3 public transport corridors in Tirana. The BRT model offers improved journey times and reliability through the construction of dedicated and protected lanes coupled with larger capacity buses, fewer stops and sometimes a gate-line on the street to allow more rapid boarding. In essence, it offers a similar service to light rail systems at a much lower cost of infrastructure.





PT1-1. Construction and operation of BRT Line 1 Kombinat - Kinostudio

PT1-2. Construction and operation of BRT Line 2 Tirana e Re

PT1-3. Construction and operation of BRT Line 3 Unaza

Sources of funding The German Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (Reconstruction Credit Institute) KfW has secured funds for the feasibility study. A detailed investment plan could be supported by EBRD or other international donors. BRT infrastructure (bus stops, signage etc.) could be delivered partially through PPP and partially through public investment.

Risks

The feasibility of dedicated infrastructure in the city centre might be hampered by limited road capacity.

Benefits

Increased reliability and capacity of the PT system.

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MEASURE NR. PT2 NEW FARE AND TICKETING SYSTEM Type: investment/operational

Field of intervention: public transport

Budget (Lekë '000s): 46,000 CAPEX*; 90,000 OPEX*


Other interested stakeholders: PT operators

Priority: High

Source: SUMP, *GCAP; measure of the Reference Scenario.

Description Revision of the current PT fare structure (tickets/card types and pricing, single line vs network-based fares, discounted fares/free pass) and introduction of an integrated cashless ticketing system for different modes of transport such as buses, bicycle hire and taxis. A permanent card can be used to pay for journeys and can be linked to accounts with season tickets or pay-as-you-go ticketing. Alternatively, fare collection systems can be set up to accept bank cards and phone-based payment systems (e.g. Apple Pay, Android Pay). Data analytics resource will be planned in order to analyse the ridership data collected through the integrated ticketing system. MoT has planned a tender for the implementation under PPP or concession. The operator involved in the process will operate separated from private bus operators.





PT2-1. New Fare Structure

PT2-2. Cashless and integrated ticketing system

PT2-3. Full implementation of the new system


Risks

Lack of public funding and/or incentives for introducing discounted fares;

Benefits

Possibility to pay for a “sustainable mobility pass” favouring the use of more PT lines and also other means of transport for certain purposes or time of the day.

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MEASURE NR. PT3 INTRODUCING ELECTRIC AND LOW EMISSIONS BUSES IN TIRANA Type: investment/operational


Budget (Lekë ‘000s): 2,320,000 CAPEX*; 268,000 OPEX*

Responsible authority: MoT – Dept. of Transport.


Priority: High

Source: SUMP, *GCAP; measure of the Reference Scenario.

Description The Green Line sub-measure aims at the completion of the activities initiated in 2017 by the Municipality of Tirana with the testing of a Solaris Urbino electric bus and includes the technical and financial feasibility study for a fully electric circular line to be part of the urban PT system. The study will also determine the advantages and costs for an “in-house” provision of the service. The second sub-measure will assess the type of incentives, public investment and funding schemes for the renewal of the PT fleet with electric buses or other low emission drive technology (e.g. fuel cell or hybrid) including the construction of charging facilities (e.g. electric fast charging in-line and/or night charging at depots).





PT3-1. Green Line test and study

PT3-2. Zero and Low-emission bus programme

Sources of funding MoT, Albanian Government, other donors

Risks

Higher running costs for e-buses might excessively reduce the profitability for private operators and be unsustainable for the Municipality.

Benefits

Lowering and reducing to zero the air and noise-related harmful emissions from public transport.

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MEASURE NR. PT4 NEW EAST-SOUTHEAST BUS TERMINAL Type: investment


Budget (Lekë '000s): n.a.


Other interested stakeholders: Coach transport companies, Tirana Parking

Priority: High

Source: MoT; measure of the Reference Scenario.

Description The terminal which will accommodate the long-distance bus lines towards the southeast of the country (Juglindor) is going to be moved near the Tirana East Gate (TEG) shopping centre.

The measure is devoted to the realisation of the new terminal and the starting of operations.





PT4-1. Construction of the new Terminal


Risks

Limited capacity of bus lines 2 and 8 at peak intercity bus arrival/departure hours.

Benefits

Reduced number of long-distance coaches entering the city centre and increased revenues for the the urban bus network.

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MEASURE NR. PT5 REHABILITATION OF RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE CITY OF TIRANA AND NEW RAIL LINK TO RINAS AIRPORT Type: investment


Budget: part of 90.3 million Euro foreseen for the whole national project (HSH Albanian Railway)

Responsible authority: HSH Albanian Railways

Other interested stakeholders: MoT; measure of the Reference Scenario.

Priority: Medium

Source: HSH, measure of the RS as revised by the SUMP

Description The measure is part of a national project carried out by the Albanian Railways (HSH) that includes the design and rehabilitation works (including the signalling and communication) of the 34-km railway line between Durrës and Tirana and the construction of a 5-km rail section from the capital to the airport. It also includes the rehabilitation/upgrade of the rail link from Laprake (Tiranë Public Transport Terminal – new multimodal hub) to Tirana city centre (new boulevard).





PT5-1. Rehabilitation of the Durrës-Kashar-Laprake rail section

PT5-2. Construction of the new rail link between Tirana and Rinas Airport

PT5-3. Rehabilitation of the Laprake-Tirana city centre rail section

Sources of funding EBRD, EU's Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF)

Risks

Lack of funds and uncertainties linked to the third phase.

Benefits

Reopening of the Kashar-Tirana rail link and new direct connection and service to Rinas airport. Increase the connectivity for daily commuters among Durrës and Tirana (city center to city center).

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MEASURE NR. PT6 NEW TIRANA MULTIMODAL HUB Type: investment/operational/organisational

Field of intervention: public transport, road infrastructures

Budget: € 53.4 million (estimate)


Other interested stakeholders: Albanian Government

Priority: Medium

Source: TR030; measure of the Reference Scenario.

Description Construction of the new Tirana railway station and multimodal hub (Tirana Public Transport Terminal - PTT) in Laprakë, which will become the terminus for all regional/international bus lines as well as an interchange with local transport, taxis and the future BRT line.





PT6-1. Construction and operation of the new Multimodal Hub

Sources of funding EBRD, EU's Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF), Albanian Government

Risks

None

Benefits

Improved long to short distance interchange and increased mobility options.

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MEASURE NR. PT7 FUTURE PUBLIC TRANSPORT REGULATION AND CONTRACTING MODEL Type: operational/organisational


Budget (Lekë '000s): 31,000 OPEX*


Other interested stakeholders: ANK, GIZ, PT operators

Priority: Medium

Source: Partially in *Green City Action Plan (Mini-study “Future business model for the whole bus system”); part of a project supported by GIZ; measure of the Reference Scenario.

Description The Municipality of Tirana, through its Transport and Mobility Department and the ‘Consumer Protection Agency’ (AMK), plans urban and sub-urban public transport in Tirana, specifies service levels and ensures service quality. It is also responsible for bus stations, bus stops and other support services. The bus services are operated by privately owned companies, which work under contract to MoT, and are not subsidised. In order to ensure a proper level of service and guide the introduction of an integrated fare system and fleet renewal programme, the measure aims at updating the current governance and funding scheme. It will assess and improve aspects related to the current regulative model (actors, market functioning, planning and monitoring) as well as licensing and contracting the service, particularly in terms of tendering procedures and provision of subsidies or incentives (e.g. gross/net cost vs incentive based contracts).





PT7-1. Study

PT7-2. New Tendering Programme

PT7-3. Contracts Award

Sources of funding GIZ, MoT

Risks

The introduction of an integrated and electronic ticketing system as well as the hierarchical design of the network might influence the process and the timing.

Benefits

Favour PT network hierarchy, BRT implementation and increase the level of service.

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MEASURES NR. PT8, PT10 BUS NETWORK EXTENSION, DESIGN AND OPERATION Type: operational


Budget (Lekë '000s): Not yet defined



Priority: High

Source: MoT, measure of the RS as revised by the SUMP

Description A new configuration and concept for the future PT network that takes into account both future BRT Corridors and Transformation Areas foreseen by the General Plan. Includes the planned extension/completion of the urban and sub-urban/rural bus network in terms of coverage/number of lines and type of services, level of service (frequency, rides), route itinerary design, minimum comfort and information levels on-board and at stops. It also includes future network design configurations (hierarchical, orthogonal, etc.) that might take inspiration from the work already carried out in the Barcelona area with the new RetBus (http://tiny.cc/v4ukrz ) and Expres.cat (http://tiny.cc/a7ukrz) This technical measure will also serve as input for the new PT regulation and contracting model (measure PT7).





PT8-1. Completion of the planned bus network

PT10-1. Bus network design and operation


Risks

None

Benefits

Increase of PT ridership.

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MEASURE NR. PT11 INTRODUCTION OF THE CHRONOBUS CONCEPT (BUS PRIORITY) Type: investment/operational

Field of intervention: public transport, road infrastructures




Priority: High

Source: SUMP

Description The bus priority programme is devoted to the extension and maintenance of dedicated bus lanes as well as to the introduction of other prioritisation measures including priority at traffic lights. It will be based on the Chronobus concept developed in Nantes (FR) that first analyses the functioning of each bus line and identifies the “black” spots and sections to be upgraded. It makes also use of different solutions, adapted to each context, ranging from painted-only bus lanes to the insertion of lane segregator/raised pavement markers, widening of the road section, dedicated PT roads, temporary bus lanes and spot check lanes. Priority at traffic lights might be based to the integration of AVM systems mounted on the bus fleet or also through short range radio tools.





PT11-1. Analysis and Identification of Priority Solutions

PT11-2. Bus Lanes Extension

PT11-3. Priority at Intersections


Risks

None

Benefits

Increased performance and reliability of public transport. Avoidance of the bus queues effect and increased capacity.

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MEASURE NR. PT12 NEW IMAGE AND VISIBILITY FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT Type: organisational





Priority: High

Source: SUMP

Description Overall rebranding of the PT system that needs a coordinated image and new visibility of the service as a whole. This will be carried out by identifying a common visual identity to be transferred as formal requirements to PT operators. It will encompass aspects like vehicles' livery, logo/name of the service, symbols/pictograms, etc. to come up with systematisation, unification and communication of PT information (colour, type, layout, etc. -language and style, etc.) The measure serves to boost intelligibility and clarity of the information provided to the users and to further improve the communication and visibility at bus stops. It also includes the conduction of marketing and communication campaigns to promote the service. Key examples are the design strategy adopted by Tallin Transport and the initiatives carried out in Barcelona (Express.cat and AMT).





PT12-1. New Visual Identity

PT12-2. Investments and coordination of rebranding activities

PT12-3. Marketing campaigns


Risks

None

Benefits

Increased visibility and understanding/intelligibility of the offered service. New positive image of the city.

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MEASURE NR. PT13 SMALL NODES: IMPROVEMENT OF BUS STOPS AND SMALL TERMINALS Type: opertional

Field of intervention: Public transport



Priority: High

Source: SUMP

Description Improvement and new instalments of bus stops infrastructures and equipment such as vertical/horizontal signals, shelters, vehicle/kerb docking, informative/ADV panels, accessibility and safety as well as road/public space adaptation around each node.





PT13-1. Improvement and/or relocation of existing nodes and stops

PT13-2. Instalment of new facilities


Risks

None

Benefits

Better quality and more comfort at interchange nodes and bus stops.

MEASURE NR. PT15 FINANCIAL/REGULATIVE INCENTIVES TO HYBRID AND ELECTRIC TAXI Type: organizational



Responsible authority: MoT Mobility Department

Priority: Low

Source: SUMP

Description Introducing new standards and incentives to replace the existing taxi fleet with hybrid or electric models. Charges, penalties or bans for most pollutant vehicles will be also assessed.





PT15-. Financial/regulative incentives to hybrid and electric taxi

Sources of funding MoT: other donors

Risks

Possible lack of public funding.

Benefits

Entire renewal of the fleet with consistent reduction of harmful emissions; more comfort on-board.

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MEASURE NR. PT14 SCHOOL AND INCLUSIVE ON-DEMAND TRANSPORT SERVICES Type: organizational




Priority:

Source: SUMP

Description Improvement of school transport services including monitoring activities and introduction of dedicated special services for disabled users and flexible on-demand transport in low density areas.

The measure can be designed and implemented by taking inspiration from the EU project HiReach (https://hireach-project.eu/) that has selected a number of best practices and tested innovative services through its Start-up Lab.





PT14-1. School transport upgrade

PT14-2. Special transport for disabled and physically impaired users

PT14-3. Assessment and testing of on-demand buses in low density areas and/or for inclusive/multiple mobility options (night/school/disabled)


Risks

None

Benefits

Reduce car dependency and gives equal opportunities to all.

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LOGISTICS

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MEASURE NR. L1 AND L7 CITY LOGISTIC STUDY AND REORGANISATION OF LOADING BAYS Type: investment/organisational

Field of intervention: Logistic



Source: SUMP

Description The measure aims at conducting the first study on urban freight transport in Tirana. It includes the conduction of surveys and data collection activities to understand levels of demand and coverage and efficiency of the current supply, especially in areas with high concentration of commercial activities.

The measure intends to facilitate the planning and re-organisation of urban good distribution activities responding to genuine demand levels. Facilitating kerbside loading at the right place and time, through a combination of appropriate physical infrastructure and traffic regulation/management orders, improves traffic flow and benefits the local economy. It also intends to identify opportunities to reduce obstructions caused by vehicles loading goods or waiting to pick up passengers, particularly at peak travel times, by increasing short-stay parking provisions and introducing additional loading bays where needed.

In areas with high concentration of bar and restaurants, SUMP proposes to implement multi-use spaces, for example loading bay during off-peak hours, additional pavement space during the morning, lunchtime and evenings.





L1-1. City logistic study

L7-1. Reorganization of existing on-street loading/unloading bays

L7-2. Implementation of intelligent multi-use loading/unloading bays.

Risks

Requires significant effort to coordinate multiple stakeholders, from planning to transportation organisations, in order to update and modify current regulations, land use codes, and re-zoning strategies.

Benefits

Way to reduce congestion and improve traffic. The freight industry usually reacts very positively to this policy as it makes it easier for them to do their job.

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MEASURE NR. L2

FREIGHT QUALITY PARTNERSHIP Type: organisational




Source: SUMP

Description Freight Quality Partnerships (FQPs) are long-term partnerships between urban freight stakeholders that, on a formal or informal basis, meet regularly to discuss about urban logistics. The aim is to bring together the public and private-sector parties involved in freight transport to discuss problems and identify and implement solutions, with the intention of improving the sustainability of freight transport activities in an economic, social and environmental sense.

To facilitate meetings and stakeholders’ interactions, a City Logistics Manager (CLM) is designed. The City Logistics Manager represent a real intermediary between the various local stakeholders and the public authority; its task is to reconcile the needs and demands of the different companies, businesses and associations with those of the public authority and to select proposals for shared actions and plans.





L2-1. Designation of a City Logistics Manager (CLM)

L2-2. Regular meetings to discuss problems and solutions

Risks

Not always an easy approach or solution to urban freight transport problems since it is difficult to find agreements and include all types of stakeholders needed.

Benefits

Opportunity to achieve better results at a relatively modest cost.

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MEASURE NR. L3 AND L9 REVISION OF ACCESS RESTRICTIONS AND PROMOTON OF CLEANER VANS Type: organisational




Source: SUMP

Description The new regulations for access to traffic restricted areas (see measures R2 and R9) set common rules for allowed permit categories, exemptions as well as for time windows and other limits related to emission categories and vehicles.

These regulations introduce restrictions on the times when freight activity can take place to spread peak freight traffic and help reducing congestion. They also introduce environmental and size restrictions to reduce the environmental and noise impact of freight traffic and foster the use of clean technologies.

The SUMP proposes the introduction of two different restricted areas for freight traffic. The first one comprehends the area enclosed by the 5th ring road where size and environmental restrictions are introduced to regulate the access to the city of urban fright transport. The second one comprehends the area inside the third ring road where a congestion charge is introduced (see measure R9), charges do not apply to electric or low-emission vehicles in order to promote the fleet renewal.

In addition, SUMP suggest the introduction of economic incentives (e.g. reduced taxis) to replace the existing commercial fleet with hybrid or electric models. Charges, penalties or bans for most pollutant vehicles will be also assessed.





L3-1. Size and time restrictions

L3-2. Enviromental restrictions

L9. Financial/regulative incentives to hybrid/electric light duty vehicles and cargo bikes

Risks

Require high capital investments for the private/public sector. Require resources for enforcement.

Benefits

Reduce congestion. Enhance environmental sustainability, liveability, improve accessibility and safety. Increase efficiency.

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MEASURE NR. L5, L6 AND L8 RATIONALIZATION OF FREIGHT DISTRIBUTION THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF NEW INFRASTRUCTURES Type: organisational




Source: SUMP

Description This measure intents to rationalize the chain of urban freight distribution and foster the use of more sustainable means for the distribution inside the urban environment. It encourages the contractions of Urban Consolidation Centres (UCC), meaning the consolidation of cargo shipments at one or more urban terminals. Heavy duty vehicles transfer their loads to a large storage facility that manages

consolidation and transfer to light commercial vehicles that are able circulate in the urban area.

In a lower scale, SUMP promotes the implementation of Urban Micro Consolidation Centres (UMCCs), meaning the development of site and off-street areas in districts with lack of parking and loading facilities and with high concentration of commercial activities that regularly receive freight. In these staging areas, cargo can be unloaded from freight vehicles and loaded into trolleys, carts, cargo bikes or other vehicles for last mile distribution and avoid the congestion of local and highly frequented streets.

In addition, SUMP foster the use of building code regulations to ensure that new business premises provide adequate space for goods handling and storage This is done by ensuring that new retail constructions have suitable off-street delivery areas or storage zones according to the number of on-street loading/unloading activities they actually plan to carry on.





L5-1. Creation of Urban Consolidation Centres (UCCs)

L6-1. Creation of Urban Micro Consolidation Centres (UMCCs)

L8-1. Provision of off-street delivery areas

Risks

Needs public investment and cooperations. It could be financially viable if they attract a significant amount of cargo.

Benefits

improves load factors, reduces congestion, reduces vehicle kilometres travelled, and promotes environmental sustainability.

Electric Vans Cargo-bikes

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SUSTAINABLE POLICIES

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MEASURE NR. S1, S4 AND S8 DEPLOYMENT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE Type: Infrastructural/Organisational

Field of intervention: Sustainable policies

Budget: 603,000,000 CAPEX*, 54,000,000 OPEX* (budgets for measure S1)


Source: *GCAP (Measure S1) and SUMP

Description The municipality is already carrying on an initiative to deploy electric vehicle charging points across Tirana. The plan contributes towards a coordinated parking strategy with EV charging infrastructure roll-out. The aim is to establish at least one EV charging infrastructure supplier for the city, with 500 charging points installed by

2023. MoT procures private sector to deploy EV charging stations and points on public highways and in public car parks. SUMP suggests to extend those initiatives also to the long-term period and continue expanding the network into peri-urban areas, park and ride facilities and parking infrastructures.

The plan also suggests the instruction of new building regulations able to encourage the equipment of residential buildings with private recharging infrastructures ("wall box").





S1-1. Establish at least one EV charging infrastructure supplier with 500 charging points in public highways, in public car parks and highly frequented areas

S1-2. Information campaigns and educational initiatives in schools.

S4-1. Further expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure network

S8-1. New building regulations to promote "wall box"

Sources of funding Private

Risks

It may be difficult to attract private investors and developers.

Benefits

Enhance greener mobility. Help lowering and reducing the air and noise-related harmful emissions from private vehicles.

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MEASURE NR. S2 GREENING THE PRIVATE VEHICLE FLEET Type: Operational

Field of intervention: Sustainable policies

Budget: n.a.

Responsible authority: Ministry of transport - General Directorate of Road Transport Services (GDRTS)

Other interested stakeholders: MoT – Dept. of Transport

Source: Albanian Government

Description The Albanian Government, through the General Directorate of Road Transport Services (GDRTS), is currently working at a supportive legislation to favour electric mobility throughout the country. Planned measures include measures such as an incentive ranging from 5% to 10% of the purchasing cost for a new electric car; free maintenance and ancillary services for electric car owners; and incentives and discounts offered also to hybrid car owners.





S2-1. incentive ranging from 5% to 10% of the purchasing cost for a new electric car

S2-2. free maintenance and ancillary services for electric car owners

S2-3. incentives and discounts offered also to hybrid car owners.

Sources of funding Albanian Government

Risks

None

Benefits

Enhance greener mobility. Help lowering and reducing the air and noise-related harmful emissions from private vehicles.

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MEASURE NR. S3 AND S7 PROMOTION OF CAR FREE DAYS AND OTHER CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY Type: organisational

Field of intervention: Sustainable policies, public awareness


Source: MoT and SUMP

Description The Car-Free Day is organized in certain dates throughout the year. It aims at promoting walking, cycling and the use of public transport. Past activities took place at the main boulevard of the city “Dëshmorët e Kombit” and was closed to motorized traffic for the event.

A similar initiative, co-organised with the Ekphrasis Studio, is the HARP Park(ON) – Tirana Park(ing) Days that focus on democratic use of public spaces – particularly parking lots - for diverse artistic and cultural expression with the participation of communities in public arts.

SUMP suggest to join these initiatives with other information campaigns, dissemination of information and educational initiatives in schools and places of interest to raise awareness of the benefit of sustainable mobility in alternative to private transport.

It also recommends the diffusion of a “Metrominuto map”, a schematic pedestrian map based on the aesthetics of transit maps, highlighting the distances between the most important points of a city and the times an average person would take to walk those distances. It is designed to encourage citizens to get around on foot.





S3-1. Promotion of car free days initiatives

S7-1. Map indicating distances and travel times on foot or by bike between places of interest

S7-2. Information campaigns and educational initiatives in schools.

Risks

None

Benefits

Promote sustainable behaviour and awareness of public space liveability.

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MEASURE NR. S5 AND S6 DEVELOPMENT OF MOBILITY MANAGEMENT ACTIONS AND PROMOTION OF A CAR-POOLING PLATFORM Type: Organisational

Field of intervention: Sustainable policies, public awareness


Other interested stakeholders: local communities.

Source: SUMP

Description The SUMP recommends the development of mobility management actions, on the one hand strengthening cooperation with companies regarding the more traditional home-work travel plans, on the other paying great attention to travel for study reasons, with home-school travel plans, interventions to facilitate and secure access to school centres and temporary pedestrian areas (see measure W4).

It also promotes the use of carpooling, as a priority by promoting with concrete actions (mobility management) its diffusion within "closed" systems such as companies or groups of companies, neighbourhoods, public administration sectors, etc; and, as a second step, its diffusion also to other sectors by developing a platforms (app) open to the public in general. These initiatives need to be accompanied with other actions like diffusion of information campaigns and educational initiatives in schools and companies promoted by mobility managers.





S5-1. Development and promotion of a carpooling platform

S6-1. Home-work travel plan

S6-2. Home-school travel plan


Risks

None

Benefits

Lower traffic congestion, improve availability of parking spaces and lower travel costs.

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

MEASURE NR. T1 AND T2 MAXIMISE THE SYSTEM’ CAPABILITIES OF THE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTRE Type: Operational

Field of intervention: Technology and innovation



Source: SUMP

Description In 2013, Tirana inaugurated the “Tirana’s Urban Traffic Control Centre” (TUCC), a traffic unit devoted to the management and monitoring of vehicular traffic within the city. TUCC is interconnected in real time with every traffic light, CCTV cameras

on the main roads, variable-message signs (VMS) and some traffic count sensors. Unfortunately, the current system presents some limitations and lack of accuracy due to the lack of installed sensors and many operations are done manually.

SUMP encourages to complete the traffic flow monitoring system in the urban area also in relation to the need to monitor the Plan and its effects. In detail, SUMP considers the upgrading of sensors’ infrastructure in terms of quantity (CCTV and VMS systems), the improvement of info-mobility application for smartphones and the improvement of the green waves scheme. It also enhances the activation of a computerized and centralized system for better and more transparent access to the road accident register.





T1.1. Improving the sensors’ infrastructure (CCTV and VMS systems)

T2.2. Improving functioning of the info-mobility application for smartphones TiranaIme

T3.3. Improving green waves scheme

T2-1. Road accident register computerized system

Risks

High investment and maintenance costs.

Benefits

Facilitate monitoring system and data generation for more accurate planning and localization for real difficulties.

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MEASURE NR. T3

IMPROVEMENT OF AIR QUALITY MONITORING Type: Operational



Source: SUMP

Description During the last four years, the Albania’s Environmental Status Report (ESR) prepared by the Ministry of Environment (MoE) does not provide any scientific data related to air quality and emissions. This is due to inexistence of ongoing monitoring practices on neither of official measurements’ sites. SUMP highlight the importance of the provision of scientific data related to air quality and emissions in yearly basis to monitor air quality levels.





T3-1. Provision of scientific data related to air quality and emissions in yearly basis

MEASURE NR. T4

UPGRADE OF THE ELECTRONIC CAR PARK PAYMENT SYSTEM (APP BASED) Type: Operational


Responsible authority: MoT

Source: SUMP

Description Extension of the info-mobility application for smartphones TiranaIme to all new regulated parking areas (see also measure P1)





T4-1. Upgrade of the electronic car park payment system (app based)

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MEASURE NR. T5 CREATION OF A TRAFFIC MODEL Type: Organisational




Source: SUMP

Description A traffic model can provide the necessary insight into the existing or future transport problems, a consequence of changing mobility patterns, urban spatial development and transport projects. Transport models can provide decision-making support and supplement engineering knowledge and practice with results of simulations conducted in the model. It also serves as an excellent visualisation tool to present urban mobility strategies and implementation options to stakeholders and the public. The last update of a traffic model in Tirana was done during the preparation of the “Project for Tirana Thematic Urban Planning” in 2012 (JICA study).

The SUMP highlights the importance of integrating the future process of decision making and the SUMP monitoring process with the implementation of a multimodal transport model. It includes data collection activities to improve accurateness of the model (see measure T1).





T5-1. Creation of a traffic model

Risks

High investment costs.

Benefits

Improve monitoring system and decision-making processes. Improve accuracy for future policies and interventions.

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