Transport and infrastructure

We say YES to cars

Good infrastructure for transport and electronic communication is essential in today’s society. Effective and safe transport is important in the daily lives of most people, as well as the business community. Cars are here to stay. Opposing this is synonymous with opposing development and prosperity. In Norway, 90 percent of value creation depends on roads.

We say a definite NO to expanding the light rail line to Åsane

Folkets Parti wants to stop the further development of the light rail line as long as road tolls are used to finance it. If the light rail line is to be expanded to Åsane, a different route must be chosen than along Bryggen. Good public transport options are important, but we believe that a light rail train system that costs significantly more than innovative bus services is an irresponsible use of taxpayers’ and drivers’ money. We want public transport options where people live and need to travel.

Cars make it possible to take advantage of opportunities throughout the entire country and are an important part of our emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure. Environmental problems are reduced with more zero-emission cars. The freedom to choose where we live and work depends largely on cars. Cars reduce travel time for many and allow us to own our own time and our own everyday life. Folkets Parti says YES to cars.

We ask the right questions!

Smart and affordable public transport options

The municipality of Bergen covers a large geographical area with sprawling neighbourhoods. People need to travel to get to work, school, recreational activities, volunteer work, caregiving and other obligations. We need smart and affordable ways to get from A to B without significant restrictions or high costs. We also want a smarter public transport system based on the latest technology. Better public transport options must be available and a separate rate should apply within the municipality of Bergen. Folkets Parti seeks to establish free bus travel in the Bergen city centre.

E16 Arna-Voss and double-track railway

Folkets Parti wants to accelerate the construction of a new E16 road and double-track railway between Arna and Voss, with Arna-Stanghelle as the first section of K5. We believe that K5 should have top priority in the National Transport Plan (NTP).

Park & Ride in all districts

Folkets Parti wants to establish Park & Ride facilities at transport hubs in all districts to allow people to use public transport for part of their journey. We want to expand express bus services between the various district neighbourhoods and city centre, as well as between the different districts. We also seek to re-introduce free bus service in the city centre. These buses will have to be zero-emission.

Nordhordland tunnel first

Folkets Parti thinks that the Nordhordland tunnel should be prioritised among the motorway projects to be carried out in the municipality of Bergen. Moreover, the East Ring Road should be completed to achieve a better traffic flow and reduce through traffic across Danmarksplass and through Bergensdalen.

Enough bike paths

With its unique weather conditions and topography, Bergen can never be a cycling city. But considerable amounts have been invested in costly bike paths that are used by few. In choosing between measures for pedestrians and cyclists, Folkets Parti believes that walkers should be prioritised. If more bike paths are to be constructed, they should not be financed with toll revenue.

More street parking in the city centre

Folkets Parti wants to have more locations in the centre with short-term street parking and to establish parking under Nygårdshøyden, ultimately also with entrance and exit ramps near Dokken. Underground parking must have sufficient clear heights for commercial vans and ambulances. Bergen should be a city for everyone – not only those who can walk or cycle. We want adequate parking to be established for light commercial vehicles.

Folkets Parti believes that parking at Bergen Airport, Flesland should be organised to allow for competition between private suppliers and Avinor in order to avoid a monopoly on parking.