Andorra Sees 5% Traffic Drop in 2025 Despite Population Growth

David Forné, Andorra's Secretary of State for Energy Transition, Transport and Mobility, reported a 5% reduction in traffic volume across the Principality in 2025, despite a 2.1% population increase. He attributed the drop to measures introduced this legislative term, particularly free public transport.

Forné shared the figures following a meeting of the National Mobility Table on Thursday. He highlighted improvements on Carrer de la Unió, where an additional lane has cut journey times by 21% in May and 26% in the latest update. He also noted upcoming changes during FEDA works on Carrer de na Maria Pla, including a new bus stop in the pedestrian area to meet local residents' and businesses' requests.

The secretary announced the government is drafting a sustainable mobility and climate action law, which would establish a National Transport Authority. This body would coordinate public transport planning, introduce a unified ticketing system, align national and communal lines, and enhance governance without affecting parish powers. Officials aim to present the bill to the consells in coming weeks and begin parliamentary processing before the legislature ends.

Forné defended the authority as a key step to build on recent progress. In parallel, he addressed the segregated tram project linking Andorra to La Seu d'Urgell in Spain. Speaking on Tuesday, he said its future hinges on a joint viability study by the Andorran government and the Catalan Generalitat, expected to continue through this year and next with regular meetings. "If the study ultimately deems it unviable—which we hope it does not—it will be a second phase to decide on financing and development," he stated.

The Andorran side is preparing territorial planning to support the project if approved. Forné emphasised that mobility initiatives this term are already yielding results, with the new law set to formalise commitments on emissions and further improvements.