The Municipality of Limassol is preparing a new mobility hub, transport interchange and wider point of reference for the city on the large Turkish Cypriot-owned plot near Nicos Pattichis Avenue on Spilion Street.
The project's central objective is to promote sustainable urban mobility, ease traffic congestion and significantly reduce emissions and private car use. This will be achieved through the creation of an innovative Park & Ride interchange station, linking public transport, electric mobility and micromobility directly with Limassol city centre.
At the same time, the project aims to transform an empty space into a multifunctional hub, both for local residents and for the city as a whole. In essence, it is not just a transport interchange but a combination of a modern urban square and park.
The preliminary plans were presented last Friday during a public consultation process, giving residents the opportunity to express their views on the proposals.
According to the planners, the new hub will accommodate various modes of transport, including urban buses, shared bicycles, car-sharing services and taxis, while also offering supporting facilities such as waiting areas, sanitary facilities, a café and electric vehicle charging stations.
In this way, citizens will be able to park their private vehicles and continue their journey to the city centre using alternative and environmentally friendly forms of transport.
In addition, the site is to be upgraded into a vibrant recreational focal point for the neighbourhood, incorporating extensive green areas, a children's playground, an outdoor gym and shaded public squares.
The project is expected to cost approximately €2 million.
It will have capacity for around 150 cars, eight small buses operating within the city and 150 bicycles, further encouraging the use of cycling in Limassol.
At present, the project remains at the preliminary study stage, while final documentation and licensing procedures are also progressing.
According to current estimates, once everything is ready and the tender process has been completed and awarded, construction is expected to take approximately seven months.
The presentation was delivered by project designer and contractor Georgia Loizou.
According to Limassol Municipality, residents and interested citizens who attended the public consultation had the opportunity to learn about the preliminary study, submit suggestions and concerns, and contribute to shaping the next steps of the project.
