The proposal, made public months ago following a study, considers Lleida an "excellent" candidate for this transport system, as it is the only Catalan capital without a planned tram project. The presentation took place at the Jaume Magre hall before neighborhood associations, political parties, and entities.
“"The tram offers nothing but advantages; it captures many more travelers, runs on renewable energy, reduces noise pollution, and wherever it passes, it improves the city's appearance."
The initial 5.5-kilometer route would connect the Arnau de Vilanova Hospital, the University of Lleida, and the city center, running along main arteries such as rambla Ferran, avinguda Catalunya, rambla d'Aragó, Rovira Roure, or Corregidor Escofet. Noy highlighted that the project would be "easy to do" because it would circulate along wide avenues.
Regarding costs, the Foundation estimates the investment at 86 million euros, but stresses that Catalan railway law dictates that this infrastructure should be covered by the Generalitat (Catalan Government), incurring no cost for the local council. Furthermore, Noy stated that, over a 10-year period, the city could gain about 26 million euros, which could be reinvested in expanding the network, complementing the existing urban buses.
