JERUSALEM, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Israel's Ministry of Transport and Road Safety on Tuesday launched a long-term national plan to overhaul the country's land transportation system by 2050, with a focus on reducing dependence on private cars and expanding sustainable travel.
According to a ministry statement, the strategy aims to double the share of sustainable transport trips in Israel's largest metropolitan areas to about 70 percent, while cutting private vehicle use to about 30 percent.
The plan includes investments totaling hundreds of billions of shekels in roads, intercity rail, the Tel Aviv metro, light rail networks, bus systems, and pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure.
The ministry said that the framework is designed to address rapid population growth, rising travel demand, and the need for better connectivity between regions.
It added that the strategy integrates existing transportation plans into a single national vision that prioritizes capacity, reliability, accessibility, and passenger experience.
The plan is intended to guide long-term infrastructure investment, improve access to employment centers and services, strengthen economic growth, and provide more efficient mobility across Israel, it said. ■
