Olympic Games Rio 2016 - Urban Legacy

16 Mar 2017

RIO 2016 Legacy IOC News

Preparing for the Olympic Games can be a catalyst, accelerating urban development and regeneration projects for a city. The IOC encourages candidate cities to propose Games that fit with their long-term planning and objectives. Rio 2016 resulted in significant infrastructure development in the city.

Thanks to the Games, the percentage of the population with access to high-quality transportation has risen from 18% in 2009 to 63% in 2016.
Four new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes stretching 150km are now in operation.
A new metro line connecting Barra to Zona Sul has been inaugurated. This will significantly reduce journey times between the two areas of the city.
The light rail network has been expanded. Six hubs have been renovated and 130 new trains are now in operation.
The Porto Maravilha area was regenerated using private investments believed to amount to BRL 8 billion. Today, it is a vibrant part of the city attracting many Rio de Janeiro residents.