Authorities have approved a new transport scheme project for Tomsk.
In Tomsk, a new transport plan has been approved by the city's Transport Commission. The revised scheme, set to take effect in November 2025, retains 14 bus routes, including the contentious No8/9, contrary to earlier plans to reduce the number of routes.
Previously, the proposed plan recommended eliminating the No8/9 route while maintaining 12 other routes. City deputies had advocated for the inclusion of routes No22, No 25-52, and No8/9 in the plan. In a surprising turn of events, the mayor agreed to preserve the embattled No8/9 route.
The Transport Commission's decision was announced on Thursday, stating, "The Transport Commission of Tomsk's Administration has approved the new transport plan, endorsing the proposed route changes that were previously discussed at the city council meeting."
Despite initial plans to optimize the number of bus routes, the city authorities opted to maintain the No8/9 route due to numerous requests from residents and deputies. Dmitriy Putrov, Tomsk's deputy mayor and head of the Department of City Economy, commented, "We decided to keep the No8/9 route in the new scheme without any changes. I would like to express my gratitude to my colleagues and the deputies for their active engagement with the public and for providing high-quality feedback."
The new transport scheme, scheduled to commence in November, will be instrumental in ensuring continued access to public transport for the residents of the Vladimirovka and Yubileyny districts. The specific reasons for maintaining the No8/9 route were not explicitly provided in the announcement.
The new transport scheme, set to commence in November, will not only retain the disputed No8/9 route but also maintain 14 bus routes in total. This decision is anticipated to boost the effectiveness of public transport within the financial sector, benefiting businesses and residents alike in the transportation industry.
