Palma transport push targets three neighbours

Palma, Mallorca, is pushing for transport planning with Calvià, Mallorca, Marratxí, Mallorca, and Llucmajor, Mallorca, as the mayor says daily journeys already cross municipal boundaries. Jaime Martínez made the call on 15 September at a mobility conference at the Aljub of Es Baluard Museu. He said the three towns and Palma form a shared urban, social and economic area that needs a joint plan.

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Palma borders ten municipalities, Martínez said, but his case for shared planning centred on Calvià, Marratxí and Llucmajor. Decisions on traffic, parking, access routes, public transport and road safety reach beyond the city boundary, he argued.

The mayor again backed a proposed Palma Metropolitan Area to improve coordination between administrations. He said Palma’s recent population growth makes closer cooperation more necessary.

Buses, trains and one ticket

Palma’s municipal transport company, EMT, is renewing its fleet with 68 new buses, some of which are already in service. A framework agreement allows the city to buy up to 113 electric urban buses, with the aim of a fully green fleet in 2027.

Martínez also pointed to work with the Balearic Government on rail and metro expansion. The planned Palma-Llucmajor train line would link a dozen Palma neighbourhoods, while the metro is due to extend to Son Espases University Hospital.

Passengers can already use EMT, TIB interurban buses, the metro and trains with the Tarjeta Única single ticket. Bank-card payment is also available on buses.

BiciPalma set to reach Playa de Palma

BiciPalma’s third expansion phase is almost complete. Its next phase is intended to take the public bike service to the Paseo Marítimo and Playa de Palma.

The city is also working on problem points on cycle lanes and on improving safety for all road users, Martínez said.

Palma transport push: plan sought with three neighbours

Buses, trains and one ticket

BiciPalma set to reach Playa de Palma