Salvador Metro
Encyclopedia
The Salvador Metro is a currently under-construction metro
project for the city of Salvador
, Brazil
. The city has the Line 1 (Lapa-Acesso Norte), began operation in 2012. The Line 2 (Rótula do Abacaxi-Aeroporto-Lauro de Freitas). And the first train line of the city, the know as Suburban Line (Calçada-Paripe).
The project is a Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) scheme for the operation of the urban
rapid rail
transportation system in the municipality of Salvador da Bahia, and includes the supply and installation of rolling stock and signaling equipment, and commercial operation of the system for the 25-year concession
. Each train
, consisting of four cars, has the capacity to carry 1,250 passenger
s.
Currently, the urban transportation system in Salvador is underdeveloped and largely road
-based, causing significant congestion
and delays. This level of road-based transport has significant impacts on the local economy and environment. For this reason the municipality and the state, together with the World Bank
, have been involved since 1992 in the design
and implementation
of a transportation strategy. The international standard gauge is 3kV overhead power supply. And Built by a consortium
of Siemens
and Camargo Corrêa
and Andrade Gutierrez
of Brazil.
This project is an integral part of the strategy. The project
aims to improve the quality of public
urban
transportation in the area by connecting currently-excluded low-income neighborhoods, and by furthering the development of a fully integrated urban transportation system.
Salvador Metro system is one of the actions of urban
mobility
that will be deployed until the 2014 FIFA World Cup
. The connection of Line 2 with Line 1 of Salvador Metro contributes to connect the International Airport to Downtown Salvador and the Fonte Nova Stadium. The new Line 2 of Salvador Metro integrates the metro stations of the Rótula do Abacaxi and the beach city of Lauro de Freitas
in the metropolitan area, passing through the Salvador International Airport, with the Airport metro station
.
The Line 1 connects to the Transfer of Lapa, the largest of Salvador, to Rótula do Abacaxi, passing by Fonte Nova Stadium, the official stadium of FIFA World Cup, the stadium has a metro station of Line 1. Also in this Line of the Metro exist the junction between the main avenue
s of Salvador with the busiest highway
in the State of Bahia
, BR-324, in the area of Rótula do Abacaxi, which connects the city to Feira de Santana
. Also located on the local, the Bus station
of Salvador, the largest of Bahia, which is located across from the Iguatemi
Mall
, and the most important Central Business District
of Salvador, in the area of Iguatemi.
Rapid transit
A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on...
project for the city of Salvador
Salvador, Bahia
Salvador is the largest city on the northeast coast of Brazil and the capital of the Northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia. Salvador is also known as Brazil's capital of happiness due to its easygoing population and countless popular outdoor parties, including its street carnival. The first...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. The city has the Line 1 (Lapa-Acesso Norte), began operation in 2012. The Line 2 (Rótula do Abacaxi-Aeroporto-Lauro de Freitas). And the first train line of the city, the know as Suburban Line (Calçada-Paripe).
The project is a Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) scheme for the operation of the urban
Urban area
An urban area is characterized by higher population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it. Urban areas may be cities, towns or conurbations, but the term is not commonly extended to rural settlements such as villages and hamlets.Urban areas are created and further...
rapid rail
Rapid transit
A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on...
transportation system in the municipality of Salvador da Bahia, and includes the supply and installation of rolling stock and signaling equipment, and commercial operation of the system for the 25-year concession
Concession (contract)
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. Each train
Train
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, consisting of four cars, has the capacity to carry 1,250 passenger
Passenger
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s.
Currently, the urban transportation system in Salvador is underdeveloped and largely road
Road
A road is a thoroughfare, route, or way on land between two places, which typically has been paved or otherwise improved to allow travel by some conveyance, including a horse, cart, or motor vehicle. Roads consist of one, or sometimes two, roadways each with one or more lanes and also any...
-based, causing significant congestion
Traffic congestion
Traffic congestion is a condition on road networks that occurs as use increases, and is characterized by slower speeds, longer trip times, and increased vehicular queueing. The most common example is the physical use of roads by vehicles. When traffic demand is great enough that the interaction...
and delays. This level of road-based transport has significant impacts on the local economy and environment. For this reason the municipality and the state, together with the World Bank
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
, have been involved since 1992 in the design
Design
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and implementation
Implementation
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of a transportation strategy. The international standard gauge is 3kV overhead power supply. And Built by a consortium
Consortium
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of Siemens
Siemens
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and Camargo Corrêa
Camargo Corrêa
Camargo Corrêa is one of the biggest Brazilian private conglomerates, composed of publicly traded and closed companies, and shared management, operating in Brazil and in more than 20 countries...
and Andrade Gutierrez
Andrade Gutierrez
Andrade Gutierrez is a Brazilian private conglomerate headquartered in São Paulo. The organization was founded in 1948 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, by the Andrade and Gutierrez families and it is today one of the largest privately held groups in Latin America and amongst the top three largest...
of Brazil.
This project is an integral part of the strategy. The project
Project
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aims to improve the quality of public
Public
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urban
Urban area
An urban area is characterized by higher population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it. Urban areas may be cities, towns or conurbations, but the term is not commonly extended to rural settlements such as villages and hamlets.Urban areas are created and further...
transportation in the area by connecting currently-excluded low-income neighborhoods, and by furthering the development of a fully integrated urban transportation system.
Salvador Metro system is one of the actions of urban
Urban area
An urban area is characterized by higher population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it. Urban areas may be cities, towns or conurbations, but the term is not commonly extended to rural settlements such as villages and hamlets.Urban areas are created and further...
mobility
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that will be deployed until the 2014 FIFA World Cup
2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014....
. The connection of Line 2 with Line 1 of Salvador Metro contributes to connect the International Airport to Downtown Salvador and the Fonte Nova Stadium. The new Line 2 of Salvador Metro integrates the metro stations of the Rótula do Abacaxi and the beach city of Lauro de Freitas
Lauro de Freitas
Lauro de Freitas is a municipality of 59 km² in the north-east of the state of Bahia, Brasil located at 12° 53' 38" South 38° 19' 37" West.In Lauro de Freitas is located Vilas do Atlântico, a wealthy neighborhood....
in the metropolitan area, passing through the Salvador International Airport, with the Airport metro station
Metro station
A metro station or subway station is a railway station for a rapid transit system, often known by names such as "metro", "underground" and "subway". It is often underground or elevated. At crossings of metro lines, they are multi-level....
.
The Line 1 connects to the Transfer of Lapa, the largest of Salvador, to Rótula do Abacaxi, passing by Fonte Nova Stadium, the official stadium of FIFA World Cup, the stadium has a metro station of Line 1. Also in this Line of the Metro exist the junction between the main avenue
Avenue
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s of Salvador with the busiest highway
Highway
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in the State of Bahia
Bahia
Bahia is one of the 26 states of Brazil, and is located in the northeastern part of the country on the Atlantic coast. It is the fourth most populous Brazilian state after São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro, and the fifth-largest in size...
, BR-324, in the area of Rótula do Abacaxi, which connects the city to Feira de Santana
Feira de Santana
Feira de Santana is a city in Bahia, Brazil. It is the second-most populous city in the state, with a population of 700,000 according to IBGE's estimate. It is located 115 km northwest of Salvador, Bahia's capital city. These cities are connected by BR-324, a four-lane divided highway...
. Also located on the local, the Bus station
Bus station
A bus station is a structure where city or intercity buses stop to pick up and drop off passengers. It is larger than a bus stop, which is usually simply a place on the roadside, where buses can stop...
of Salvador, the largest of Bahia, which is located across from the Iguatemi
Iguatemi
Iguatemi is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Its population was 15,194 and its area is 2,947 km²....
Mall
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
, and the most important Central Business District
Central business district
A central business district is the commercial and often geographic heart of a city. In North America this part of a city is commonly referred to as "downtown" or "city center"...
of Salvador, in the area of Iguatemi.