Egypt is ramping up road and public transport infrastructure projects in Alexandria, aiming to ease traffic, promote green mobility, and prepare the city for the summer tourism season, the Cabinet said in a statement on Monday. During a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly, Alexandria Governor Ahmed Khaled said 63 projects worth 90.5 billion Egyptian pounds ($1.83 billion) have been completed across the city, while another 31 projects are underway. The road sector has received the lion's share of investment, with around 200 km of roads already built or upgraded and another 117 km under development. Key initiatives include the Abu Qir Metro, designed to carry over 40,000 passengers per hour, and the upgraded Raml Tram, which will raise daily capacity from 80,000 to 450,000 riders. Both projects are expected to reduce vehicle traffic and modernise Alexandria's aging transport system. The government is also expanding its green mobility agenda in the city. Prime Minister Madbouly has ordered to expedite the conversion of 200 diesel buses to natural gas, complementing the city's existing fleet of 55 electric buses. To accommodate the busy summer season, authorities have enhanced beach safety and services, introduced an online reservation system, and standardized facilities across public beaches. Emergency and inspection units have been deployed along Alexandria's Corniche to monitor compliance and swiftly address complaints. Prime Minister Madbouly praised the city's progress and said the reforms are essential to position Alexandria as a leading tourism and economic hub while preserving its historic character. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
