2023-10-19 14:06:49
CCR Metrô Bahia is one of the largest transport infrastructure concession projects in Latin America
The Bahia Metro, the Salvador and Lauro de Freitas Metro System, generated a positive impact of more than R$ 11 billion on the economy of Bahia* and is a reference for an intelligent and sustainable mobility project, enabling the reduction of emissions of more than 45 thousand tons of CO2 in the environment.
On October 19th, the CCR Group will be present at the premiere of the P3C Regional Northeast edition, the main event specialized in the PPP and Concessions market with a focus on infrastructure investments in Brazil.
CCR New Trains. Credit: CCR Group
Smart solutions in Metro Bahia
Despite current structural problems and challenges to be overcome, investments to advance urban mobility in Brazil follow a trend of constant evolution towards the development of more intelligent, humane and sustainable cities.
According to a study by the National Confederation of Industry (CNI), released at the end of September by Portal Mobilidade Estadão, “Brazil needs to invest R$295 billion in urban mobility by 2042”. The research also highlights that, within this amount, “R$ 271 billion would be allocated to the expansion of metro lines”.
This panorama proves that the promotion of investments, through public-private partnerships, and the application of public policies aimed at increasing rapid and strategic cost-benefit transport modes are increasingly relevant in city management plans.
A good example of this practice is the contract through which the CCR Group, the largest mobility infrastructure company in Brazil, took over, 10 years ago, the administration, operation and maintenance of the Salvador and Lauro de Freitas Metro System (CCR Metrô Bahia). Since the beginning of the concession, CCR Metrô Bahia has already invested R$7.7 billion in the project (2013 to 2021). Another R$2.3 billion was invested by the Government of the State of Bahia.
A successful partnership
The positive results of this public-private partnership are not limited to the economic-financial sphere, reflecting improvements in the quality of life for the population and in day-to-day travel conditions.
According to the study “Economic and Social Impacts of the Salvador and Lauro de Freitas Metro System”, carried out by the Miguel Calmon Institute (IMIC), released in June/22, the Bahian metro brought “a positive impact of more than R$ 11.1 billion for Bahia’s economy.” The research analyzes the economic impact (at constant 2021 prices) of the implementation of the Bahian metro in Salvador, Bahia and Brazil.
The operation of the Metro System also contributes to strengthening the generation of business and jobs. “In 2021 alone, CCR Metrô Bahia generated 4,885 direct and indirect jobs with investments and operations in Bahia.
In 2016, when investments peaked, for example, 43,665 direct and indirect jobs were created in Bahia, considering all the repercussions of economic activities boosted by investments and metro operations”, highlights the IMIC study.
“These are data that show the positive impacts of the Bahian metro on the economy, urban mobility and, mainly, on the lives of people who use the metro system. The transformations and improvements that occurred with the arrival of the metro operation were enormous and we, at CCR Metrô Bahia, are grateful to be part of this history”, says André Costa, director of the concessionaire.
For a more sustainable Salvador
CCR Metrô Bahia adopts ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles in its operations, in accordance with the guidelines of the CCR Group’s sustainability policy, and has already contributed to reducing the emission of more than 45 thousand tons of carbon dioxide in the capital of Bahia , over a period of eight years – 2014 to 2021.
The data is contained in the study “Emissions Reduction of Metrô Bahia”, by WayCarbon, from May this year. “The amount corresponds to the issuance of 23,564 light commercial vehicles, powered by gasoline in one year or 24,456 trips from the north to the south of Brazil, considering a round trip”, reveals the document.
CO2 is one of the main gases responsible for increasing the greenhouse effect and, consequently, global warming, intensifying climate change, one of today’s biggest challenges.
According to the research agency, specialized in the development of corporate projects on sustainability and climate change, the reduction of emissions of this gas “is in line with the Climate Action Plan of the capital of Bahia, which aims to implement 100% of the fleet public transport with more efficient vehicles by 2049 and reducing the number of private trips by 25% by 2024”.
The operation of the modal also impacts on reducing the release of other gases that are harmful to human health and the environment. “In addition to transporting our customers safely, comfortably and quickly, the Bahian metro promotes a better quality of life for people, with positive impacts also on the environment”, explains André Costa, director of CCR Metrô Bahia.
The concessionaire also promotes sustainability by saving water use in operations. Rainwater is captured, stored in reservoirs and reused, for example, to flush toilets at stations. Furthermore, the equipment that automatically washes trains has technology that allows it to recover, treat and reuse approximately 85% of the total water used.
CCR Group participates in P3C Northeast Regional
The CCR Group is a partner and sponsor of the Northeast edition of P3C – PPPs and Infrastructure Investment Concessions in Brazil, the main multi-sector event on infrastructure with the purpose of making the business environment more predictable and secure for investors in Brazil.
On October 19th, the CCR Group will participate in the Conflict Solutions panels – alternative means of resolving conflicts in concession and PPP projects, and Urban Mobility in the large capitals of the Northeast.
To learn regarding the initiatives carried out by the P3C – PPPs and Infrastructure Investment Concessions platform in Brazil (conference, awards and courses offered), visit the official portal and the following YouTube channels: P3C – PPPs and Concessions and Connected Smart Cities.
The data comes from the study “Social and Economic Impacts of the Salvador and Lauro de Freitas Metro System”, carried out by the Miguel Calmon Institute (IMIC), between 2013 and 2021.
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