METTIS, bus with high level of service of Metz
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- Year of commitment : 2013
- Address 1 - street : METZ MéTROPOLE, France
- Sustainable mobility : Tramway, Bus, Soft modes of transport
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230 000 000 €
- Builder
Van Hool
The 2 meter high-level METTIS service lines enable the inhabitants to grasp public transport in a new light thanks to the use of vehicles in the new format and design (bi- Hinged 24-meter hybrid technology). Completed by a redesign of the lines, the establishment of on-demand transport services, the creation of 3 relay car parks and the launch of a contactless interoperable ticketing system with the major Transport Authorities of Lorraine, Public transport of Metz Métropole has completely reinvented itself in less than 5 years.
Progress Status
Delivered
Data Reliability
Self-declared
Funding Type
Public
Website Enterprise / Infrastructure
http://www.metzmetropole.frSustainable Development
- Perfect accessibility on the 37 stations (every 500m).
- A project whose social clauses of the markets will have enabled 1200 people in insertion to carry out an activity for a total of 85451 hours.
- Social tariffing of transport tickets
Governance
Metz metropolis
Regional Authority
Van Hool
Carrier / Transporter
Sustainable Solutions
- Mobility :
High-level service buses
The MET buses come from a unique combination of motorization (the METTIS vehicle is equipped with a hybrid engine, diesel / electricity); The design (like that of a tram) and dimensions (a vehicle is capable of accommodating 155 passengers, it has 40 seats and all the comforts one would expect from a modern means of transport. 27 METTIS bi-articulated 24-meter vehicles are equipped with three boxes and 4 axles, two directional, METTIS offers a great maneuverability, a limited turning radius and ensures a better comfort to the travelers than traditional articulated vehicles because the Effects of the rear overhang are reduced.)