38 new toll gates have been built around Stavanger. Road tolls were also almost doubled. The changes cause frustration among the local community, which expresses its opposition to the social group on Facebook. It already has over 34 members and this number continues to grow.
Transport development project more expensive than assumed
It was initially assumed that the ecological transport development project, the so-called "Bymiljøpakken" was to cost approximately NOK 32 billion. It turns out, however, that these costs will be much higher than expected. The sources of financing for the project are not fully known, but it is known that NOK 25,5 billion will be covered from the drivers' pockets.
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Toll increase around Stavanger. New toll gates
The green transport development project for the Nord-Jæren region includes the expansion of toll stations. A total of 38 new gates are to be added, which will start operating on October 1. The changes will mainly affect residents of Stavanger, Forus, Sandnes, Sol and Risvik, as well as drivers using roads south of Randaberg.
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New toll rate
Disposables will also increase road toll. Currently, drivers have to take into account the cost of NOK 20, and from October 1, the rate will increase to NOK 44. These revenues - as in the case of Oslo - will not be spent on the construction of new roads. Their purpose is to expand the system of bicycle paths and public transport. The entire project is expected to be completed within 15 years.
Toll increase around Stavanger. The changes are the cause of the protests
As of today, the opponents of these changes organize themselves in a group on the Facebook social network. The local community has a very negative view of the implemented project, because the increases will mainly affect them. It is also the area that has been hardest hit financially by the oil crisis. It is also known that members of this group are planning weekly demonstrations against raising rates for drivers using the roads around Stavanger.
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Will the protests be effective?
As a result of the project, the so-called "Bymiljøpakken" will be built 38 new gates, where the toll will be charged for the use of the road. The rate will also change - it is currently NOK 20, and from October 1 it will be NOK 44. These funds will be allocated to the expansion of the network of bicycle paths and the development of public transport. The changes do not appeal to the local community, which has announced weekly disapproval protests.
