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Rīga-Liepāja-Klaipėda bus route considered
Rīga-Liepāja-Klaipėda bus route considered
Demand for international bus routes is increasing in Latvia, according to the Road Transport Directorate (ATD). Since last weekend, Latvians have had more opportunities to travel by bus to Finnish cities, and international services are being considered between Riga and Klaipėda in Lithuania, Latvian Radio reported July 31. 
Vanšu Bridge reconstruction to start next year at earliest
Vanšu Bridge reconstruction to start next year at earliest
The tender to repair the Vanšu Bridge in Rīga has failed - only one bidder came forward with an expensive bid. Rīga is planning to launch a new tender, and the major rebuild is not expected before next year, Latvian Radio reported on July 24.
Rīga reports savings of EUR 5 million for street repairs
Rīga reports savings of EUR 5 million for street repairs
Last year, the Rīga City Council said it had allocated EUR 35 million for street repairs. Last week, however, the municipal officials said that the sum was EUR 30 million. Where did the 5 million go? Latvian Radio attempted to find out.
City architect: Rīga has potential to be the center of the Baltics
City architect: Rīga has potential to be the center of the Baltics
While Rīga has many areas of outstanding architectural beauty, the city also has another, less attractive side  with abandoned lots, houses that are crumbling, and streets that are not properly repaired. Tackling these and other challenges is the job of city architect Pēteris Ratas, who has been leading the municipal architectural service for a year and a half.
Sufficient bio-waste sorting still a long way ahead in Latvia
Sufficient bio-waste sorting still a long way ahead in Latvia
Residents of Riga and the vicinity are increasingly sorting organic waste, but the necessary indicators are still far from being reached. In Riga, bio-waste containers have been compulsory at apartment buildings since March, but there are currently 2,000 missing. House managers will soon be fined for failing to install them, Latvian Radio reported July 10.
Rīga promises to tackle Old Town ghost town
Rīga promises to tackle Old Town ghost town
Still empty and dirty - in the Old Town, ground-floor shop windows have looked abandoned in many places for at least a couple of years. Their windows and doors are decorated with brightly colored "For Rent" signs. To tackle the problem, Riga City Council is considering changes to its property tax policy, Latvian Radio reports July 5.
Inčupe train station: public transport far from public
Inčupe train station: public transport far from public
The "Inčupe" railway station on the Saulkrasti station was up for closure last year due to the low passenger flow. Locals, experts, and the newly appointed Transport Minister protested at the time. The Public Transport Council then decided to monitor the flow until June this year. Latvian Radio went to see the situation around the station July 2.
Rīga commits to repairing several bridges by 2030
Rīga commits to repairing several bridges by 2030
 This year, the Riga municipality hopes to start renovating the Zemitāna Bridge and to start building the Kundziņsala overpass and the 4th phase of the Dienvidu Bridge, Latvian Radio and Latvian Television reported on June 26.
Crashed plane's pilot gets licence suspended
Crashed plane's pilot gets licence suspended
The pilot of the plane that made an emergency landing in a field in Imanta, Rīga, will have his licence suspended, according to a decision by the Civil Aviation Agency (CAA) on June 19.
Latvian government plans to include Rīga in first stage of Rail Baltica
Latvian government plans to include Rīga in first stage of Rail Baltica
The government has agreed to look for solutions to fully integrate Rīga from both the south and the north already in the first phase of the Rail Baltica project, the Ministry of Transport said on June 11. Connectivity with Riga has been identified as a priority, Latvian Radio reports.
Rail Baltica's project implementer starts paying debt to builders
Rail Baltica's project implementer starts paying debt to builders
The company implementing the Rail Baltica project in Latvia, Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas (EDzL), has finally started to pay the construction workers for the extra costs and for the works carried out last year. Of the €39 million still to be found in the public funds, EDzL has paid around €8 million of the available funding to the builder of the Central Station. But it is not clear when the full debt will be repaid, Latvian Radio reported on June 4.

One day before the deadline for European Railway Lines to file for insolvency due to unpaid invoices (June 5), the construction association BERERIX received almost eight million euros. 
Year-long delays for railway platforms
Year-long delays for railway platforms
In Latvia, out of almost 50 planned comfortable and modern railway platforms, passengers can currently use only five. The project should have been completed last year. Why are there delays? Latvian Radio asked this question in a report on May 20.
Want to bring your bike on the train? Wait until next year(update)
Want to bring your bike on the train? Wait until next year(update)
With the warmer weather, more and more people are using bicycles for their daily commute, often on trains, but the new Škoda electric trains do not have bike racks or bike stands. Train operator Vivi had previously promised that the bike racks would be installed by the end of summer, but now it says that all trains will have bike racks only next year, Latvian Radio reported on May 17.
Low-floor trams to start on route 7 this summer in Rīga
Low-floor trams to start on route 7 this summer in Rīga
Rīga municipality promises to open a comfortable and modern low-floor tram service from the city center to Ķengarags around Midsummer. The reconstruction of tram line 5 in Pārdaugava will take a few more months, the municipal company Rīgas Satiksme plans.
Rīga has ambitious greening plans
Rīga has ambitious greening plans
Rīga City Council has taken a step towards becoming a "greener" city - on Tuesday, May 7, the responsible committee of the City Council endorsed the development of a greening plan for Rīga, which will be implemented over five years from 2027. Deputies will still have to decide on the starting point for the project at a council meeting next week.
New trains cause big delays on Tuesday again
New trains cause big delays on Tuesday again
Train passengers faced significant inconveniences once again Tuesday morning. On the line Rīga-Skulte, the new "Škoda" train had experienced technical problems affecting the movement of other trains. Several trips were canceled, the train operator Pasažieru Vilciens (Vivi) told Latvian Radio on May 7.
New bike lanes to be installed in Rīga this spring
New bike lanes to be installed in Rīga this spring
This week, the Rīga municipality will start installing cycle lanes on the carriageways in several neighborhoods in Rīga. By the end of the month, they will be laid in Mežciems, Āgenskalns and Ķīpsala, as well as in Čiekurkalns and Mežaparks, at a cost of €160,000, thus connecting the cycling infrastructure of the neighborhoods, Latvian Radio reported on May 6.
Temporary head of Rail Baltica's project in Latvia appointed
Temporary head of Rail Baltica's project in Latvia appointed
On Friday,May 3, at the meeting of the members of the Rail Baltica project implementer Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas Ltd (EDzL), Ēriks Diļevs, head of the Latvian branch of the Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail, was temporarily appointed Chairman of the Board, the Ministry of Transport said.
Electric scooter parking in central Rīga to be restricted
Electric scooter parking in central Rīga to be restricted
Electric scooters in the center of Rīga will only be allowed to be parked in specially designated areas. In the historic center of the city, the speed limit will be 20 kilometers per hours (elsewhere it is 25 km/h). This regulation in the city is set to be adopted by the City Council on Wednesday, March 27.
One Russian-registered car seized last month in Latvia
One Russian-registered car seized last month in Latvia
On Thursday, March 14, a month has passed since vehicles bearing Russian license plates are prohibited from participating in road traffic in Latvia. During this time, the State Police recorded one offender – a car “Lada” was confiscated from the driver and a fine of EUR 750 was imposed.
President gives Vivi two weeks to put trains on tracks
President gives Vivi two weeks to put trains on tracks
President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs expects JSC “Pasažieru Vilciens”, brand name Vivi, which operates Latvia's passenger trains, to solve problems with new electric trains and complete an assessment of the company's board of directors' responsibility until mid-March, Latvian Radio reported Tuesday,
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