Transport & Mobility
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An experimental cycle lane on Avenue de la République
Toulon and Métropole TPM are testing a bike lane on Avenue de la République. The trial launched in mid-June will run until autumn.
A secure cycle lane has been tested since mid-June on Avenue de la République, on the initiative of the Ville de Toulon and the Métropole TPM.
TOULON: Josée Massi presents a cycle path project on avenue de la République
Josée Massi presents a bike lane project on Avenue de la République in Toulon. This major port axis will adapt its lanes for soft mobility.
The mayor of Toulon, Josée Massi, is set to detail this Monday the new cycle lane planned for avenue de la République, a major thoroughfare in the city.

The traverse Deï Limbert, a key thoroughfare
The traverse Deï Limbert has been inaugurated. This modernised axis connects chemin du Pont to chemin de Bénat.
The Town has inaugurated the traverse Deï Limbert, a €826,000 key route promoting soft mobility and quality of life.

The RD 559 transformed with a footbridge and smart traffic lights
Work on the RD 559 at the Pont de la Clue intersection is now complete. This €1.8M project improves safety and traffic flow.
After seven months of work on the RD 559, the Département completes a major project to secure and smooth traffic flow.

Cyclists, a reminder of the rules of the Code de la route!
The cycling boom comes with a reminder of traffic laws. Violations can lead to a €135 fine.
With the development of cycle paths in our area, cycling is experiencing a major boom.
The LNPCA, a priority project
The EU has added the Marseille-Genoa rail corridor to its priority cross-border links. This decision opens the door to new European funding starting in 2028.
The European Council of Ministers of Transport has made a major decision for the region, as the Marseille-Gênes railway axis is listed as...

Widening the A57 reduces traffic jams
According to TomTom, traffic congestion in Toulon dropped thanks to the A57 widening. It is a rare exception in France.
While the 2026 TomTom index shows rising congestion in most French cities, the Toulon area stands out as a clear exception.

216 free parking spaces in the city center
A new free parking lot with 216 spaces has opened downtown. It is part of an urban renewal project.
The City recently opened a new city-center car park, marking a new stage in its major urban redevelopment project.

A welcome roundabout on the RD 559
Work has begun on a new roundabout on the RD 559. The project will take 10 months and cost 1.8 million euros.
The Département is building a roundabout on the RD 559 (avenue Lou Mistraou) at the junction of chemin du Niel and chemin du Surle...
Circuit Paul Ricard launches its carpooling platform
Committed to an ambitious eco-friendly approach for 15 years and eager to reduce the carbon footprint of its events, Circuit Paul Ricard has...

ZOU ! COVOIT’ connects 7 communes via 18 stops
Région Sud inaugurated the ZOU ! COVOIT' carpooling line between Toulon and Cuers. The service connects 7 municipalities across 18 stops.
On September 17, the Région Sud inaugurated the ZOU ! COVOIT' carpooling line between Toulon and Cuers, at the Solliès-Pont carpooling stop.

Salvador Nunez: 'My credo: adapt, think a lot, and anticipate'!
Engineer Salvador Nunez completed the A57 widening project in Toulon. He was honored by the City and the Var prefecture.
Much more than the director of a major project, Salvador Nunez was a partner to the local authorities crossed by the widening project of...

A historic step!
Région Sud and Transdev launched the ZOU ! train service between Marseille, Toulon, and Nice. It is the first regional rail line opened to competition in France.
On June 30, Renaud Muselier, President of the Région, and Thierry Mallet, CEO of Transdev, launched the new ZOU ! train service...

Roadworks on the RD 559 at the Pont de la Clue
The Department is carrying out 7 months of roadworks on the RD 559 at Pont de la Clue. The project includes smart traffic lights and a new bridge.
For 7 months, the Département is carrying out major roadworks on the RD 559 in the municipalities of La Garde and Le Pradet.

An ambitious project to improve mobility
The A57 widening in Toulon was inaugurated on June 6. Funded by VINCI Autoroutes, the project finished 18 months early.
On June 6, Philippe Tabarot, Minister for Transport, Josée Massi, Mayor of Toulon, Jean-Pierre Giran, President of the Métropole, and Nicolas Notebaert...

A train every 15 minutes to cross the Toulon metropolitan area
A new rail shuttle will serve the Toulon area by 2030. Trains will run every 15 minutes between Ollioules, Toulon, and La Pauline.
On May 16, partners of the Ligne Nouvelle Provence Côte d’Azur (LNPCA) project presented the Toulon rail shuttle project in Toulon.

The Netherlands less than 2 hours from Var!
Toulon Hyères Airport reopens its summer route to Rotterdam until September 27. Transavia operates two flights per week.
At Toulon Hyères airport, the summer connection to Rotterdam is open again until September 27.
Public inquiry into the high-level service bus (BHNS) project of the Métropole
A public inquiry opens for the BHNS bus project in Var. It will run from May 26 to June 25, 2025.
The préfet du Var announced the public inquiry for the high-level service bus (BHNS) project, led by the Métropole Toulon...