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Healthy transportation methods – CityLine and better public transportation
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
CityLine is a high-quality public transportation system for the entire capital area. CityLine will connect well with public buses coming from neighboring municipalities. It mainly runs in private lanes with priority at intersections, increasing both reliability and efficiency.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2025
Status: In progress
Status report on January 1, 2023
During the year, work was carried out on planning and construction plans along CityLine and zoning plans for individual sections of CityLine.
Older status reports
| Timing | Progress description | |
| July 2022 |
During the year, work was carried out on planning and construction plans along CityLine and zoning plans for individual sections of CityLine. |
The actions of the Green Deal are linked to Reykjavík City's policies, which include:
Reykjavík City departments:
Related actions
| Action name | Status | Completion | Departments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hlemmur area | In progress | 2025 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Walkable city - 15-minute neighborhood | In progress | 2030 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Walkable city - green urban development | In progress | 2030 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| World-class bicycle city | In progress | 2025 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| CityLine and better public transportation | In progress | 2025 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Charging equipment for electric cars at multi-family houses | In progress | 2022 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Planning competition for the construction of housing and a transportation hub at Vatnsmýri |
In progress | 2023 |
Department of Environment & Planning |
Environmental goals
- 1. Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions | Green Deal Carbon-neutral city by 2040 and adaptation to climate change in an eco-friendly manner.
- 2. Increased carbon sequestration and enhancement of green areas | Green Deal Increased cultivation, utilization, and connection between green spaces.
- 3. The City is adapted to the impacts of climate change | Green Deal Combating climate change and adapting to it.
- 4. Bætt aðgengi að heilnæmum útivistarmöguleikum og matvælum Emphasis on public health objectives and increased urban living.
- 5. Sustainable transportation | Green Deal Investment in transport infrastructure based on green and diverse principles.