SECOND ROADS REHAB

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The objectives of the Second Roads Rehabilitation Project are: (i) to improve transport efficiency on the road network; (ii) to continue reducing traffic congestion and providing more efficient, safe, and reliable road transport services in Panama city, and other major cities in Panama; (iii) to continue the improvement in the Ministry of Public Work's capacity for the administration and maintenance of roads and of environmental impact analysis started under the ongoing Roads Rehabilitation Project (Loan 3686-PA); and (iv) to improve the efficiency in the public road passenger transport industry by fostering more competition. The components include: (i) the reduction of high transport costs by the road and street rehabilitation component; (ii) the alleviation of excessive traffic congestion in Panama City by the urban streets and intersections improvement component; (iii) road allocation funding to be maintained at its currently high levels agreed by the Government as a loan covenant; and (iv) the provision of additional technical assistance and training to support the development of the Environmental Unit (Unidad Ambiental).

FY17 - Public Administration,Transportation

World Bank Group

Project

Road, Government