THE FIRST SECTION OF TRAMWAY IN GREATER SFAX – TMS CONSULT
THE FIRST SECTION OF TRAMWAY IN GREATER SFAX

Detailed project description 

APD and DAO studies for the first phase of the T1 tramway line, as well as the restructuring of the existing bus network in Greater Sfax. Additionally, the previously prepared traffic plan was revised to address parking issues and the creation of multimodal hubs.

The main objectives of the study were:

  • Increasing the share of public transport to reduce congestion.
  • Reducing transportation costs and travel times.
  • Improving living conditions while considering sustainable environmental and developmental practices.

Services provided

  • Assessment of current transport, including supply and demand components, modal sharing, and mobility characteristics.
  • Elaboration of a transport model for the study area using the EMME software, including calibration of the traffic model for the current situation and traffic forecast assessment.
  • Micro simulation analysis using Synchro and proposing mitigation measures to alleviate the impact of the tramway insertion at intersections.
  • Reorganization of the public bus lines taking into consideration the new tramway line.