ctb reports
CTB extends expiry date on all Barik cards from 4 to 7 years
The CTB (Bizkaia Transport Consortium) has decided to extend the expiry date on all its Barik contactless fare cards by 3 years. This decision applies to both cards already in circulation and the new cards purchased as from next Monday 13 July.
Technical studies conducted by the CTB have shown that the chips built into Barik cards – a pioneering system when launched in comparison with those used by other operators in the area – are still providing optimum performance after 4 years of operation, so their useful lifetimes can be extended.
To extend the expiry date on Barik cards already in use (both white and red cards, with and without photos) all that users have to do is insert their card into any automatic vending and recharging machine at a Metro Bilbao station at any time as from 13 July, provided that it has not already expired. The expiry date will then be extended automatically at no charge to the card holder
CTB is to change the screens at the Metro Bilbao control centre.
At a meeting held at midday today the Board of CTB approved a motion to tender for the replacement of the system of screens at the Metro Bilbao control centre, as part of a plan gradually to modernise the “nerve centre” of the network. CTB is to call for quotes for the supply of a video wall comprising 18 x 50” modules, for an initial price of €259,545 (including VAT).
Other points approved at today’s CTB Board meeting include three future actions to facilitate the uninterrupted progress of work to eliminate the level crossing in Urduliz.
In 2014 the Barik card continued to increase its user base and market share
. The contactless card of the CTB to move around Biscay using public transport reached the figure of 118,311,765 journeys last year.
. 71.5% of the journeys using public transport in the Region were done with Barik.
. Today, there are more Barik cards than inhabitants in Biscay: 1,209,544 cards.
More information about Barik: http://www.ctb.eus/es/como-funciona-barik
Over 600,000 journeys made using Gazte ticket by the year end.
The ticket created by Consorcio de Transportes de Bizkaia for travellers aged under 26 registered as resident in Bizkaia can be used on Metro Bilbao, Bizkaibus and Bilbobus services (and on the Artxanda funicular railway). A total of 603,889 journeys were made using this type of ticket in less that 6 months from its introduction on 21 July 2014 and the end of the year.
Gazte ticket holders are entitled to discounts of 50% on single fares and 20 or 30% on Creditrasn fares.
There are currently 8,200 Gazte type Barik cards enabled for use in Bizkaia.
The ctb is to change the lighting at the Metro stations
The ctb is to change the lighting at the Areeta, Moyua and San Mames Metro stations to LED technology.
This is part of the Metro energy efficiency plan, and comes in teh wake of the replacement of the fluorescent lamps at Abando and on 24 trains from the UT 500 series.
The ctb is to invest € 150,000 in changing the lighting at the Metro Bilbao stations of Areeta, Moyua and San Mamés.
This measure is being implemented mainly to save money: the new fluorescent tubes are estimated to use 57% less electricity.
Presentation of the Activate + programme
On Thursday 22 January at 10.00 a.m. the Torre Madariaga Basque Biodiversity Centre in Busturia is to host the presentation of the Activate + programme, which is aimed at saving and caring for the environment"
ctb at the Children's Christmas Park (PIN) 2014-2015
As in previous years, ctb, in partnership with Metro Bilbao, will be at the Children’s Christmas Park, with a stand to entertain children and young people alike
Use your mobile phone to top up your Barik card
NFC technology is used to top up Barik cards and consult the movements
The Activate + programme.
Bizkaia is to extend the Activate + programme, which publicises everyday actions to improve our world.1.
GAZTE” travel card comes into operation on Bizkaibus and Metro Bilbao
The new “GAZTE” travel card comes into operation on Bizkaibus and Metro Bilbao on Monday 21.
The best views of public transport
The CTB (Bizkaia Transport Consortium) and El Correo offer prizes for the best views of public transport
Overhaul the Metro Bilbao track to Sopela and Urduliz
The CTB has awarded the contract to overhaul the Metro Bilbao track to Sopela and Urduliz
The Activate+ programme.
An interesting cycle of talks in the Activate+ programme.
Classification of organisations answerable to Cosorcio de Transportes de Bizkaia
Classification of organisations answerable to Cosorcio de Transportes de Bizkaia that belong to the local public sector.
Total wage bill for local public sector employees.
Approval of the total wage bill for local public sector employees.
"The contribution of the public-sector policy on transport in Bizkaia to the economy and to employment".
CTB announces data in study on "The contribution of the public-sector policy on transport in Bizkaia to the economy and to employment".
EN Lanzadera de Metro Bilbao en Mamariga
EN La lanzadera de Metro Bilbao en Mamariga (Santurtzi) será gratuita a partir de mañana para los usuarios con tarjeta Barik.
