Representatives of the Norwegian city of Kristiansand visited the Warsaw City Transport Authority (ZTM) to familiarize themselves with the operation of the Park and Ride (P+R) parking system. The meeting, held in September 2026, aimed at exchanging experiences in transport infrastructure planning and the integration of individual and public transport.
Planning and location methodology
During the visit, the Norwegian delegation was welcomed by Maciej Kurzyp from the Transport Infrastructure Management Department and Tamara Boryczka from the ZTM Marketing Department. The discussion focused on the history of the development of Warsaw's P+R parking lots and strategies for their further implementation. The guests expressed a keen interest in the methodology for selecting locations for new facilities, emphasizing the analysis of residents' needs and the connection between parking lots and the public transport network. As noted in the source material, mechanisms encouraging the use of urban transport lines are of key significance here.
Focus on infrastructure and ecology
Particular attention from the Norwegian side was drawn to the EKO-Połczyńska parking lot. This facility stands out for its modern and pro-ecological character, becoming the subject of deeper analysis. The delegation asked about the specifics of the solutions applied there, their impact on user comfort, and the general principles of daily infrastructure maintenance. The discussion also covered issues of parking accessibility for various groups of users and the work organization related to their service.
The outcome of the meeting was an exchange of knowledge regarding sustainable mobility. Warsaw's approach to managing P+R parking lots was positively received by the guests. Norwegian specialists noted the similarity of the challenges faced by cities in both countries regarding the promotion of public transport.