Lake Balaton Region – Intermodality Transport Hubs

Zita Könczölné Egerszegi and István Hegedűs Lake Balaton Development Coordination Agency

September 24, 2019. Bremerhaven Transportation already existing: roads, railways, airports, navigation Regional airport: 20,000 passengers (2017) Navigation: 660,857 passengers (2017) Ferry: 1,000,143 passengers (2017) Motorway (M7): 25,017 vehicles/day (2016) Bicycle road: 220 km Trans-European Rail Network – Southern shoreline www.google-earth.com Transport development in the Lake Balaton Region I. - main objective

Transport development goals of the Lake Balaton Recreational Area are defined by the Regional Development Concept for 2014-2030 and the Regional Development Strategy and Operational Programme. The goal of transport development is to operate an environmentally friendly and resource efficient transport system in the Lake Balaton Region, which can respond flexibly to the changing needs - “Accessible Lake Balaton”. Actions to take to achieve the goal: • Synchronizing regional public transport systems and ensuring their flexible operation within the framework of the Lake Balaton Transport Association, • Sustainable operation of the airport at Sármellék with the help of community engagement, • Solving traffic congestions (reducing traffic bottlenecks), • Electrifying railway transport along the Northern shoreline of the lake and developing railways lines (be double-tracked) along the Southern shoreline of the lake, • Developing environmentally friendly, electric modes of transport (e.g. electrification of the railway line along the Northern shoreline, development of track-based modes of transport between Hévíz and Keszthely and promotion of other electric means of transport). Transport development in the Lake Balaton Region II.

Promoting the application of environmentally friendly solutions and operating flexible transport system, which is capable to serve special needs as well, are important aspects of transport development in the Lake Balaton region. A regional transport association (called Lake Balaton Transport Association) should be established and operated in order to synchronize the different transport modes and the offers of different transport operators. Direct connections should be ensured between water and railway transport either in the peak season or in the off-season too. As part of the synchronization process, Park & Ride and Bike & Ride facilities should be established. In addition, the tariff systems of the various means of transport should also be synchronized within the framework of the transport association. Implemented Projects in relation to intermodality KDOP-4.2.3-09-2010-0005 Improving public transport conditions in Balatonfüred - Establishing intermodal public transport hub

Total cost: 3.4 million EUR The project was implemented by MÁV (the Hungarian national railway company), co-financed by the EU and the Northwest Hungarian Transport Centre Source: NORTHWEST HUNGARIAN TRANSPORT CENTRE , Presented by László Papp CEO, at Bükkfürdő in April 15-17, 2015 Modern, up-to-Összefoglalódate railway táblázat station, bus station and car park to welcome tourists in Balatonfüred • The railway station was reconstructed (energy-efficient building - using renewable energy sources – with heating and cooling solutions). • The building facade was renovated, technical facilities used for serving passengers and operating railway infrastructure was modernized and information system was improved. • Accessibility of passenger compartments and toilets was improved, 3 wheelchair lifts were set up between the station underpass and platforms, and tactile guide strips were established. • Surroundings of the bus station was also renewed. • P+R facility for 50 cars equipped with public lighting and road surveillance cameras, and B+R facility for 30 bikes were established with the connecting roads. • Common train and bus ticket office was established and ticket vending machine was set up. • Modern audiovisual passenger information system was installed (information displays in the waiting rooms and at the entrance to the underpass). • Free wi-fi network was developed. Intermodal public transport hub in Balatonfüred

Railway line along the Northern shoreline

P+R and B+R

Railway station and Bus station NYDOP-3.2.1/B-09-2010-0005 Complex public transport development in Keszthely and Zalakaros micro-region

• Reconstruction of bus station at Zalakaros • Reconstruction of bus station at Keszthely • GPS monitoring and tracking, dynamic passenger information • Demand-driven transport (at Zalamerenye) •Renovation of stations

Total cost: 0.8 million EUR

Source: NORTHWEST HUNGARIAN TRANSPORT CENTRE , Presented by László Papp CEO, at Bükkfürdő in April 15-17, 2015 Upgrade of railway line: Szántód–Kőröshegy– Balatonszentgyörgy (part of Trans-European Rail Network) - great project

Grant amount: 219.68 million EUR The railway station was rebuilt. The railway line was rebuilt. Breakwater was constructed at Fonyód. Pedestrian passages and road crossings were improved. Passenger underpasses were built. Missing development: Reconstruction of bus station and construction of the 2nd car ferry port (Government Decision no.1861/2016. (XII.27.)) Source: https://csodalatosbalaton.hu/hirek/balaton/del-balatoni-vasutvonal-fejlesztes-72milliard-forint/ DDOP 5.1.2. B-11-2012-0001 Infrastructure developments to improve the quality of public transport

• Renovation of railway buildings (at Balatonszentgyörgy, Balatonmáriafürdő and Fonyód) • Establishment of passenger information system for railway, bus and water transport (in Siófok) • Establishment of passenger information system for railway and water transport (in Fonyód) • Establishment of passenger information system for water transport (in Balatonfüred, Tihany and Badacsony) • Establishment of passenger information system for railway transport (in Balatonlelle, Balatonföldvár and Balatonboglár) • Development of green areas (in Balatonszentgyörgy, Balatonmáriafürdő and Fonyód) • Renovation of bus bays (in Balatonmáriafürdő and Siófok) • Establishment of B+R or B+R parking facilities (in Balatonszentgyörgy, Balatonmáriafürdő and Fonyód) • Construction of bus stops and bus turnout (in Siófok) Total cost: 2.3 million EUR Settlements around Lake Balaton where intermodal public transport projects have been implemented

12 Ongoing projects: KEHOP-1.3.0-15-2015-00007 Modernisation of Sió-channel system

• Developing water level control sluice at Siófok • Reconstructing the water gate at Siófok - Making the Sió-channel navigable (connection to River Danube) Total cost: 54 million EUR • Developing river closure at Balatonkiliti Project duration: 2016-2022 • Partial development of Sió-channel

Source: Central Transdanubian Water Management Directorate, presented by István Csonki István Director in February 19, 2019 The planned intermodal public transport hub in Siófok Harbour

Water level control sluice

Train station and Bus stations

Watergate Railway line along the Southern shoreline

Missing developments: • Reconstruction of bus station – located in the neighbourhood of the railway station - common ticket office and waiting room (no duplication of infrastructure) • Reinforcement of the 2nd bridge on Sió-channel, constructing double-tracks (500 m) Developments from National sources – Car ferry service between Badacsony and Fonyód

• Transport and tourism functions are both involved. • The planned ferry service can contribute to significantly shorten the journey time between the settlements located on the opposite shorelines of the lake. It takes about 80-100 minutes to arrive from one settlement to another, which can be reduced to 25 minutes by travelling by ferry. • Ports should be reconstructed and connected into transport infrastructure. • It will not only be used for transporting cars, but also for transporting passengers (as scheduled ships). • New ferry boats needed to be purchased.

Planned cost: 17.5 million EUR Planned car ferry between Fonyód and Badacsony

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