To Tama city monorail extension Basic design for the new fiscal year Tokyo January 22 12:05
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has decided to proceed with the development of the Tama Urban Monorail, which has been under consideration, in the section from Kamikitadai to JR Hakone-gasaki Station, and will start basic design in the new fiscal year. Was.
The Tama City Monorail, which runs in the Tama area in Tokyo, opened 22 years ago in 1998, is currently operating on a 16 km section connecting the `` Tama Center '' in Tama City and `` Kamikitadai '' in Higashiyamato City, The operation is carried out by a third sector, which is funded by local governments along the metropolitan area.
In this regard, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been examining the possibility of extension in three sections in consultation with the national and local governments in order to further improve traffic access. Of these, "Jokitadai" and "JR Hakonezaki in Mizuho-cho" We have solidified our policy to extend the line connecting about 7 km between stations.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been extending this section ahead of schedule, as land is becoming more secure and demand from local governments along the route is strong, and the city has shown a willingness to work on town development utilizing the monorail. It has been decided to let him.
Miyako estimates that the project cost for this extension is 80 billion yen, of which 100 million yen is included in the budget proposal for the new fiscal year, and the basic design will be started.
Going forward, we will aim to obtain national business approval while coordinating with related organizations such as local governments along the railway line.