The Regulatory Framework of Public Transport including FTS in Greece under a Process of Change Prof. Panos Papaioannou Chairman Thessaloniki Public Transport Authority (SASTh) Thessaloniki 24/02/2011 INTERREG IVC Flipper Workshop 7

Presentation Outline Legislative Framework in Greece Athens Urban Transport Organisation Thessaloniki Public Transport Authority Flexible Transport Services in Greece Institutional Reform of ThePTA Priority areas for ThePTA Alternative scenarios for the new ThePTA Next steps

Public Transport Legislative Framework in Greece [1/2] Policy Level: Ministry of Infrastructure, Transportation and Networks Organising Authorities: –OASA in Athens Area –SASTH (THEPTA) in Thessaloniki Area –Prefecture Administrations in all other areas until end of 2010 – now Regional Administrations –Exceptions (Islands of Rhodos and Kos) where municipal services exist

Public Transport Legislative Framework in Greece [2/2] Operations –Athens Area: 6 Public operators Rail Metro Tram Buses –Recently merged into 2 operators (bus and rail modes) –Thessaloniki: 1 Private operator (buses) –Prefectures (Regions) all over Greece: Private bus operators –Phodos & Kos islands: Municipal operators (buses)

Athens Urban Transport Organisation (OASA) OASA is a “private law legal entity”, established by law 21756/1993 as the exclusive successor to Urban Transport Organisation (OAS) which was established by law 588/1977 as company wholly owned by the Greek State. Since the publication of Law 2669/98, urban transport in the Greater Athens Area is organised and operated by a new framework. OASA is responsible for Planning, Organising, Coordinating, Controlling and Rendering of transport services for all modes of surface underground public transport means (buses, trolley-buses, metro, tram and suburban rail). Bus Operating Company (ETHEL) Trolley Bus Operating Company (ILPAP) Athens-Piraues Electric Railways (ISAP) Attiko Metro Operation Company (AMEL) TRAM S.A. Proastiakos (Suburban Railaways S.A.)

Athens Urban Transport Organisation (OASA) COMPANYLINESTRIPS/DAYNo of Vehicles ETHEL ISAP ILPAP AMEL2294 wagons TRAM 35 PROASTIAKOS 14

Athens area - Transport facts Daily trips (2006): Daily trips by means of Public Transport (2006): Modal split: Public Transport (1996): 31% Car (1996): 39% Taxi (1996): 10% Pedestrian (1996): 10% Motorcycles (1996): 6% Other means (1996): 4% Bus passengers (2009): Electric rail passengers(2009): Metro passengers (2009): Tram passengers (2009): Suburban rail passengers (2009): Trolley bus passengers (2009):

Thessaloniki Public Transport Authority Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece ( residents) The Public Transport Authority of Thessaloniki (acronym: THE.P.T.A.) is a public administration body of the Greater Metropolitan Area of Thessaloniki under the Central Government Ministry for Infrastructure, Transport and Networks. ΤΗΕ.P.Τ.Α. was established in 2001 to operate as an executive board for the Thessaloniki greater area. The Council of THEPTA consists of 11 members, representatives of various government agencies and local authorities, educational organizations and workers associations. Its main responsibilities include transport policy formulation for the Greater Thessaloniki Area, strategic transport planning, programming of interventions, as well as supervision and quality control of all of Public Transport Operators at the Prefecture of Thessaloniki. The Chairman of the Council of Thessaloniki Public Transport Authority is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Networks. The Board employs several transport planning professionals.

Thessaloniki Public Transport Authority THE.P.T.A. also has the functional supervision of O.A.S.Th., the sole private bus operator in Thessaloniki (operating under a contractual arrangement with the central Government). In the near future a Metro system which is currently under construction will operate under the responsibility of THE.P.T.A.

Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organisation (OASTh) OASTh is a “private law legal entity”, established by law 3721/1957 OASTh has:  604 buses and  73 bus lines and  passengers/year A metro system is under construction phase OASTh service contract ends 2 years after the completion of the first Metro line, provided that this will take place before 2019

Thessaloniki area - Transport facts Daily trips in Thessaloniki (1999): Car: 44% Public Transport: 27% Private Buses: 3% Taxi: 7% Motorcycles: 6% Pedestrian: 12%

Thessaloniki area – 2009 Figures Bus Passengers/year: Daily trips in Thessaloniki: ~ Daily PT patronage: Public Transport Share: ~ 20% Annual Operating Cost: € Annual Revenues: € Average load factor:~40%

Legal Framework and Flexible Transport Services The current PT regulatory framework does not make explicit provisions for the development of Flexible Transport Services in urban and rural areas. Based on law 3185/2003, Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organisation (OASTh) offers flexible transport services to people with special mobility needs free of charge after an appointment (1 day before). OASTh owns 3 buses for this purpose and its services take place from 6:00 to 22:00 (Monday to Friday) and from 7:00 to 23:00 for the weekends. In addition, the Municipality of Thessaloniki offers the AENEAS program for transferring people with kinetic difficulties from Monday to Friday 7:00-21:00.

From until passengers used the Flexible Transport Service; were people with wheelchair or very serious kinetic problems and were people with sight problems or other kinetic difficulties people use the system every month for different purposes such as work, education, health service, entertainment. The level of people’s satisfaction measured to 90,4% while the reliability of the transfer reaches almost 100%. Flexible Transport Services in Thessaloniki

Institutional Reform of The.P.T.A. ThePTA will undergo an institutional reform within the next 4-8 months. The draft text of the new bill for the new authority to succeed ThePTA is ready The new authority will undertake additional responsibilities such as: –Preparing the scene for the new era (according to EU regulation 1370/07) –Public Transport Services tendering and contracting –PT fare policy recommendations to the Ministry –Mobility Management –Passenger Information (currently offered by OASTh) –E-ticketing –City card –Flexible Transport Services for different categories of passengers

Priority areas for THEPTA Redesigning PT network and improving services Availability of necessary data and Information to improve supervision and control of the operator E-ticketing Provision of integrated information Establishing a PT quality monitoring system New services to citizens including express routes Developing the necessary transportation planning mechanisms Intervening to change current legislation regarding transport and mobility

ThePTA Institutional Reform Step approach to shaping the new Metropolitan Authority

Scenarios for the new Metropolitan Transport Authority of Thessaloniki 3 alternative scenarios were examined by an Independent Consultant:  Metropolitan Public Transport Authority  Metropolitan Public Transport and Traffic Authority  Metropolitan Public Transport, Traffic and Planning Authority

Main Objectives [1/3] Metropolitan Public Transport Authority Economic efficiency of Public Transport Level of Service improvements Accessibility for all Reduction of air pollution Transport mode complementarity Reduction of private transport and promotion of pubic transport Bicycling, walking, etc White Bible

Main Objectives [2/3] Metropolitan Public Transport and Traffic Authority In addition: Holistic consideration of the transport system and improvement of its efficiency (e.g. Bus Lanes, HOV Lanes, traffic signal changes to give priority to buses,etc.) Traffic conditions improvements and better overall quality of life Road safety improvements.

Main Objectives [3/3] Metropolitan Public Transport, Traffic and Planning Authority In addition: Viable development Reduction of land inequalities Reduction of economic inequality New idea for cost and transport financing Environment protection

Metropolitan Authority Responsibilities 2 nd Scenario chosen Strategic and Tactical Planning  Urban Public Transport (OASTh)  Peri-urban Public Transport (KTEL)  Suburban rail  Taxi  Sea transport  metro Special Services  Service for people with special needs  Service for employees  Service for students  Service for tourists  FTS Traffic and Mobility Development of new bus stops and terminal stations, Bus stops placement Information system Public Transport Marketing Road Safety Mobility Management

Next Steps Finalise new legislative framework for ThePTA institutional reform Finalise the transition from current status to the new one Develop a best model for a Metropolitan Authority in Greece Prepare for the new PT era (PS contracting) Increase PT availability (and PT share) and PT quality

Transportation Master Plan Preliminary Plan for Transport Infrastructure at the Greater Thessaloniki area for year 2020 Emphasis on Public Transport and Mobility management Also on Park & Ride facilities and integrated transport centres Sustainable Mobility is the new goal for both the Ministry of Infrastructure, Transportation and Networks and the Ministry for the Environment and Climate Change

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