Transportation
Ruter
Public transport has always been the backbone of the transportation in the city. With the managing by Ruter, Oslo has the most extensive public transport system. It includes the six-line Oslo Metro, which runs underground through the city centre and operates to the suburbs further away. Also the six-line Oslo Tramway which operates the areas close to the city centre. And the Oslo Commuter Rail which runs the railways through the country. The bus network also covers the city and it consist 32 city lines and the regional buses to the neighbouring country of Akershus. The purpose is to increase rapid communication and consist with environmental concern as well as social communication. The urban structure of public transportation routes run through, connection the city centre, city districts and transport nodes. The direction to the structure leads to the urban development.
Vital city centre & local communities
The main junction of the public transport system is connected to a network of pedestrain precincts. The plan concentrated as well with local communities to the varied housing, green areas, schools, educational centres, communication centres, business, shops and social services. Public transport and local centres provides everyday services within 500 metres walking distance from dwellings. Main highways are routed outside around local communities and the city centre.
Green structure & development
Except for transportation tools, there are areas cooperates for the continuous green structure. Recreation areas, parks, farms and natural land are consisted, with the green corridors and connections link the local communities with their green areas to the surrounding countryside. For business, dwellings and public services at the junctions of the public transport network, there are concentrated development involved. The design of junctions areas is as high quality it is for the urban localities, balancing both the renewal and conservation.
Network of cycle tracks
The main network of cycle tracks is to make the bicycles a most-used and attractive mode of transport. The track is created with the green corridors to follow and also a quick and easy connections between city centre, local urban centres and transport nodes.