1. Avesta’s Free Public Transportation System LARS ISACSSON /MAYOR OF AVESTA MUNICIPALITY Avesta Trafriken

2. About Avesta Let’s hear from some of the 22 000 who live in Avesta

3. ” Here you have all the possibilities to make a difference, and to try out your wings. - Erik Geijer, 37

4. ” Avesta has an huge capacity in being a small city, with it’s closeness to big cities, coast and mountains. - Ulla-Karin Morell, 51 ”

5. ” The fare free buses simplifies everyday life. - Edvin Malmqvist, 16

6. About Avesta A proud municipality: We are Avesta

7. Fare free buses – a political decision At the municipality election: We promise….

8. Economical advantages

9. Other advantages Environmental benefits More people use buses Reduced CO2 emissions Less administration No administration of school pases Reduced mobility service to elderly and disabled Easy and cheap For existing bus travellers For additional bus travellers.

10. Disadvantages Many concerns, but really the only real ”disadvantage” is that more passengers results in the need of more buses = increased cost. And then again, more passengers is what was wanted… Buses as a place to spend time Increased ”wear and tear” Overcrowded buses

11. Results: Travellers after reform

12. Results: Socialy & environmental We meet! We pollute less!

13. Lovely spirit! You’re a role model for Sweden :) Absolutely fantastic! As a Dalecarlian girl in exil in Gothenburg I am so proud of my home county! Not to mention the democratic dimension, that it’s no longer a economical issue to afford to take the bus. Not to speak of the environmental winnings. I really hope this will continue. This is a great exampel – I consider to leave to be a part of this historical transition. Malmö för att få vara med om denna historiska övergång. Hurrah! Oh, what fun! A reason to swing by and do a bit of test riding! This is fantastic! You’re a great example in Avesta! Reactions

14. Larger population Population growth forecast

15. Future