MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA Indicators achieved in ES Structural Funds activities within the competence of the Ministry of Transport (as at 30/04/2008) Andulis Židkovs State Undersecretary

Activity Activity 1.2.1: Reconstruction of infrastructure of the state 1st class roads linking the main economical centres and connect the centres to the TEN-T network MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA

National programme: development of the state 1st class roads is implemented Indicators achieved during implementation of the programme:  Reinforcing asphalt cover – km  Paving of gravel roads with asphalt – km  Improvement of bearing capacity of bridges – 9 bridges  Improvement of urban transit roads – 5.1 km

Road “Ērgļi - Jaunpiebalga - Saliņkrogs” (section Vecpiebalga - Abrupe) MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA

Activity 1.2.2: Improvement of efficiency of the transport system in populated areas Sub-activity : Optimisation of transport system organisation and traffic safety improvements in populated areas. (Open call for project applications) (I) Sub-activity

31 project applications under the Open Call for Project Applications No. 1 were approved (out of these - 4 agreements on implementation of projects have been terminated)  Available co-funding from the ERDF – LVL 2,000,000  Repaid by 30/04/2008 – LVL 1,650,600 Problems:  Beneficiaries have not become acquainted with provisions of agreements signed  Lack of employees to work on implementation of projects in municipalities MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA

Activity 1.2.2: Improvement of efficiency of the transport system in populated areas Sub-activity : Optimisation of transport system organisation and traffic safety improvements in populated areas. (Open call for project applications) (II) 154 project applications were submitted under the Open Call for Project Applications No applications were approved (out of these - 1 agreement on implementation of the project has been terminated)  Available funding from the ERDF – LVL 3,105,328;  Repaid by 30/04/2008 – LVL 1,305,633. Problems:  Insufficient quality of project progress reports and SF claims prepared  Inadequate procurement procedure applied for some procurements Sub-activity

Intersection of Meža, Kurzemes and Spartaka Streets in Tukums MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA

Sub-activity : Improvement of traffic management, traffic safety infrastructure and public transport management elements in Riga city (I) National programme: Improvement of Riga transport system in 2004 – 2006 (6 projects):  2 projects have been implemented  4 projects are being implemented Sub-activity

Sub-activity : Improvement of traffic management, traffic safety infrastructure and public transport management elements in Riga city (II)  Total costs – LVL 28,059,  Total eligable costs – LVL 23,779,  Co-funding from the ERDF – LVL 15,756,  Repaid by 30/04/2008 – LVL 5,727, Problems: Due to the rapid increase in costs in the construction sector the project costs have also increased; Timely implementation of sub-projects is impeded by the process of obtaining land into ownership. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA

Activity 1.2.3: Improvement of see ports infrastructure and access to the see (III) National programme "Reconstruction and development of common hydrotechnical buildings of small ports of Latvia ( ) ” (3 projects) has been implemented Indicators achieved during implementation of the programme: 2 breakwaters reconstructed - in ports of Skulte and Mērsrags Problems:  Increase in construction costs, as well as unforeseen works during construction. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA

Activity 1.2.3: Improvement of see ports infrastructure and access to the see Reconstructed breakwater in Skulte port (I)

Activity 1.2.3: Improvement of see ports infrastructure and access to the see Reconstructed breakwater in Mērsrags port (II) MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA

Activity 1.2.4: Modernisation of the rolling stock of passenger rail transport in suburbs of Riga (I) National programme "Development of passenger rail transport in suburbs of Riga in 2005 – 2013" (2 projects)  Total costs – LVL 17,696,168  Total eligible costs – LVL 11,338,572  Co-funding from the ERDF – LVL 8,503,928  Repaid by 30/04/2008 – LVL 4,793,460 MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA

Activity 1.2.4: Modernisation of the rolling stock of passenger rail transport in suburbs of Riga (II) IndicatorMeasurem ent unit Amount set in the NP Amount achieved since 01/01/2004 % of total amount achieved since 01/01/2004 Modernised carriages of electric trains during overhaul Pcs Modernised safety systems for the front carriages of electric trains during regular repairs Pcs MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA

Activity 1.2.4: Modernisation of the rolling stock of passenger rail transport in suburbs of Riga

Activity 1.3.3: Development of information and communication networks in geographically remote areas by expanding broadband networks of high quality MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA

Activity 1.3.3: Development of information and communication networks in geographically remote areas by expanding broadband networks of high quality Under the national programme "Development of high-quality broadband networks in geographically remote areas “ engineering works have been completed and now drafting of documents is being carried out. Indicators achieved during implementation of the programme:  144 base stations have been set up  Internet will be available in 98% of the territory of Latvia MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA

Quality of signal within the main broadband connection coverage provided by AS “ Telekom Baltija ” MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA