Sofia,Bulgaria Boasts First Grass-Covered Tram Tracks

 

The Bulgarian capital already has its first grass-covered tram tracks, which are located in the sections of the rails passing through the Ruski pametnik (Russian monument) square.

The discussion on grass-lined tram tracks was initiated by “Architects for Sofia” as part of the Sofia 2020 campaign, daily Dnevnik reminds.

The grass was sown after the cobble stone pavement on the square was renovated and the vegetation is expected to considerably reduce the noise.

The traffic for vehicles through the junction is planned to be restored on Wednesday, while trams will continue to pass without stopping in the area as construction works are still ongoing.

Until the reconstruction of the square is fully completed, the tram stops in the immediate vicinity of the intersection will remain

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The Bulgarian capital already has its first grass-covered tram tracks, which are located in the sections of the rails passing through the Ruski pametnik (Russian monument) square.

The discussion on grass-lined tram tracks was initiated by “Architects for Sofia” as part of the Sofia 2020 campaign, daily Dnevnik reminds.

The grass was sown after the cobble stone pavement on the square was renovated and the vegetation is expected to considerably reduce the noise.

The traffic for vehicles through the junction is planned to be restored on Wednesday, while trams will continue to pass without stopping in the area as construction works are still ongoing.

Until the reconstruction of the square is fully completed, the tram stops in the immediate vicinity of the intersection will remain

- See more at: http://www.novinite.com/articles/170395/Sofia+Boasts+First+Grass-Covered+Tram+Tracks#sthash.Vwtp0wJf.dpuf

Sofia,Bulgaria's capital is grassing over some of its tram lines as part of a programme to make the city greener.

 

An initial 60m (197ft) stretch of the "green rails" has already opened in Sofia's Ruski Pametnik Square. Architects hope the new turf will muffle traffic noise, improve air quality and cool the often torrid Sofia summer heat

 

A drainage system has been installed to divert rain water off the rails into the soil beneath the grass.  

Although other vehicles will use the square for the time being, the authorities want to include it in a car-free zone which will cover three blocks in the city centre by 2020

The Bulgarian capital already has its first grass-covered tram tracks, which are located in the sections of the rails passing through the Ruski pametnik (Russian monument) square.

The discussion on grass-lined tram tracks was initiated by “Architects for Sofia” as part of the Sofia 2020 campaign, daily Dnevnik reminds.

The grass was sown after the cobble stone pavement on the square was renovated and the vegetation is expected to considerably reduce the noise.

The traffic for vehicles through the junction is planned to be restored on Wednesday, while trams will continue to pass without stopping in the area as construction works are still ongoing.

- See more at: http://www.novinite.com/articles/170395/Sofia+Boasts+First+Grass-Covered+Tram+Tracks#sthash.Vwtp0wJf.dpuf