Eight organizations sent an urgent letter to Knesset Speaker Amir O'hana and Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz, warning that the Metropolitan Authorities Law — which they say would dramatically improve public transit and reduce congestion — is in danger of being canceled, according to N12.
The Metropolitan Authorities Law, which would establish regional transit authorities to coordinate bus and rail networks across municipal boundaries, faces an uncertain legislative path. The eight signatories — transport and environmental advocacy groups — argue the bill is essential to cutting commute times and gridlock. As The Zioneer reported, an amendment canceling the existing parking law was inserted into the bill last month, and the Transport and Finance ministries warned in a joint letter that blocking the reform would worsen congestion. The organizations' letter, reported by N12, calls on Knesset leadership to advance the legislation before it is dropped.
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