| Vilnius Metro | |||
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| Info | |||
| Locale | Vilnius | ||
| Transit type | Rapid transit Light rail | ||
| Number of lines | 3 | ||
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Vilnius Metro (Lithuanian: Vilniaus metropolitenas) is a proposed rapid transit system in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. Three lines are currently proposed to connect the busiest and most populous city districts.[1][2] Its purpose is the relief of traffic congestion, which has increased significantly in the 1990s and 2000s.[3][4] In 2001 Mayor Artūras Zuokas requested international support for a feasibility study of the proposed system. The proposal was approved as part of the city's master plan by the Vilnius Municipal Council in 2002.[5] Systra was chosen by the city as a study partner; the Scott Wilson Group conducted a public-private financing feasibility study during 2005 and 2006.[6][7]
As of 2007, the project was the subject of intense debate by politicians and citizens. The concerns include cost (an estimated 3 billion litas), the possibility that vibrations would damage the historic buildings in Vilnius Old Town, and the perception that streets would be closed.[8]