Why the tramway rather than another mode of transport?

Each mode of transport (train, metro, tram, bus) meets a specific need. The choice of mode is thus determined according to the travel needs of a territory and traffic estimates.

The tramway facilitates travel from suburb to suburb while offering a fine service to the territory (500-metre interstations). It fits into the morphology of the city and makes it possible to attract passengers to more structuring transport, such as RER or metro stations. It is also the most appropriate response to the traffic estimates on the route in question: 60,000 passengers are expected each day.

Thanks to a dedicated lane and priority at traffic lights, the tram offers reliable travel times as well as a high frequency of passage (6 minutes during rush hour and 8 minutes during off-peak hours). In addition, the tramway is a non-polluting and silent mode of transport. It offers a high quality of service while addressing all audiences: it is 100% accessible to people with reduced mobility.

In addition, the creation of this mode of surface transport will contribute to the redevelopment and requalification of the RN7, a road axis that is currently undervalued in the urban landscape.