How did Krakow build rapid transit at a low cost? | Navigating Urban Transit with George Liu

If you want to know more about Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans, register now to our free online course, “Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs)”: https://bit.ly/3TpW1xm ----- Don't forget to turn on subtitles! ----- How can a metro-level service be achieved within an existing tram network on a tight budget? Krakow (Poland) provides an illuminating example. Through strategic grade separation and absolute signal priority, Krakow Fast Tram (KST) project demonstrates the possibility of delivering swift and dependable tram services using pre-existing infrastructure. Officially initiated in the early 21st century, this innovative solution has effectively tackled urban transportation challenges in the city. Join us in this UMX video as we delve into the transformative benefits brought about by the KST project in Krakow. #Krakow #Tram #PublicTransit #UMX This episode is the third of our new series, "Navigating Urban Transit" featuring George Liu. In each episode, George travels to a different European place to discover its public transit system and its specificities. Stay tuned to find out where he will go next! ----- This video was shot in August 2023. Many thanks to George Liu and Jedwin Mok for their tremendous work on this video! ----- Urban Mobility Explained is powered by EIT Urban Mobility, a European initiative to create liveable urban spaces! This project is co-funded by the European Union. Learn more about EIT Urban Mobility: https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/