Tbilisi, Georgia
General description
Tbilisi, the capital and largest city of Georgia, is situated in the South Caucasus, along the banks of the Mtkvari River in Eastern Georgia.
Due to its strategic location between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the historic Silk Road, the city plays a crucial role as a trade hub, connecting neighboring countries. As a result, Tbilisi experiences high traffic volumes, particularly within the Tbilisi Metropolitan Area.
mobility goals
Tbilisi is enhancing its mobility infrastructure by expanding public transportation, including metro, buses and minibuses, while integrating smart technologies like real-time tracking and smart ticketing. The city is also investing in roads, bridges and tunnels to improve connectivity and exploring pedestrianisation projects in the city center to boost quality of life and tourism.
Key goals include improving the efficiency and sustainability of public transport, reducing traffic congestion, promoting cycling, walking and electric vehicles, and enhancing infrastructure for better accessibility and safety. Tbilisi aims to address air pollution, integrate different transport modes seamlessly and enable greater innovation through smart mobility solutions and real-time data analytics to improve system efficiency.
Population
- 1.259 million
Area (km2)
726
modal split
- Private vehicle - 20%
- Public transport - 49%
- Walking - 28%
challenges:
- Traffic Congestion: Significant delays during peak hours, contributing to delays and frustration for commuters, air pollution and reduced road safety.
- Limited Public Transportation: Insufficient coverage in some areas, increasing reliance on private vehicles in some areas.
- Air Pollution: High vehicle numbers and congestion lead to poor air quality, affecting public health and the environment.
- Safety Concerns: High accident rates, inadequate traffic law enforcement and lack of pedestrian/cyclist infrastructure.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme under grant agreement No. 101103924. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
REALLOCATE is a project under the CIVITAS Initiative, an EU-funded programme working to make sustainable and smart mobility a reality for all, and contributes to the goals of the EU Mission Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.