The future of mobility in the Region of Coimbra is being built through the implementation of a road public passenger transport system, full electric and in a dedicated channel, the Metrobus, which will operate in the municipalities of Coimbra, Miranda do Corvo and Lousã. The Metrobus system allows the rehabilitation of the old Ramal da Lousã through a transport mode with characteristics compatible with circulation in urban and suburban areas. In this section you can learn about the Metrobus system and the evolution of all works in progress that are creating the conditions for its arrival.
Concept
High Capacity:Vehicles with135 seats and wide open stations.
Articulation With Other Modes: physical and tariff integration (intermodal ticketing).
Reliability: High frequecy and real-time information.
Accessibility: Level entry in all doors; High capacity doors.
Comfort: Electric and silent vehicles, with few vibrations.
Speed: Dedicated lanes and priority at intersections.
Simplicity: Automated ticket machines and validators at the stations.
Safety: Optical guidance, speed control and collision avoidance system.
Benefits
Territorial Planning
Increasement of urban and functional cohesion in the road axis Coimbra, Miranda do Corvo and Lousã, with the promotion of local urban development. Approximation to the points where major demand is found.
Efficiency
Reduction of travel times due to faster access and own channel circulation. Creation of an efficient and complementary transport network based on interoperability with other transpo.perators
Comfort
Electric vehicles, air-conditioned and silent, with easy access for passengers to enter and exit, including children and people with reduced mobility. Fare integration with other means of transportation.
Safety
The Wide visibility, the technology (optical guidance system, speed control, anti-collision device, etc.) and the materials used allow more safety for users.
Environment
Friendly cohabitation with urban space and the environment, reducing noise levels and improving air quality.
Attractiveness
Innovative, sustainable and technologically effective solutions, attraction and reinforcement of the use of public transport.
Metrobus in Numbers
Number of municipalities that are linked by the network
3
System lenght
42 km
Number of stations
42
Average distance between stations in the suburban area
1865 m
Average distance between stations in the urban area
490 m
Number of buses
35
Bus lenght
18,75 m
Maximum number of passengers
136
Number of seats
54
Opportunity charging stations
6
Estimated annual ridership
13 million
Headway in peak periods in urban areas
5 minutes
Metrobus Network
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Press one of the stations on the map for more info
Track all ongoing construction projects for the Metrobus implementation using our interactive map. Also, get the latest information on traffic restrictions.
