Movement in Gironde: economic players sound the alarm and demand the creation of a funding committee

LConcerns about public transport policies in Gironde are increasing. At a press conference held on November 14, the three interprofessional employers’ organizations – Medef, CPME and U2P – as well as 14 professional federations in the sector expressed their dissatisfaction with the state of transport in the sector. The main financial contributions to transfer through the transfer payment, companies contribute to 63% of the operating income of public transport in Bordeaux Métropole, or 223 million euros in the annual budget (up 30% from 2015).

“As major funders, we want to raise our voice to develop a movement,” said Mathias Saura, president of Medef. After three years of movement within the framework of a sustainable mobility working groupprogress is difficult to see and confusion is felt. “We are listened to politely, with interest, but there is never any follow-up. The condition of the building is a cause for concern,” he said Pierre Goguetpresident of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

“concerned”

“Every morning, the ring road is derailed and the medical team, made up of elected officials, cannot talk to each other to move forward. Therefore, we do not handle it,” imaged Éric Ozoux, representative of the Union of Local Industries (U2P). The works from the Bordeaux ring road It won’t have been enough to unclock him: “It’s already saturated. We will not be able to move forward until there is fluidity. » According to Thibault Izaret, president of Transport and Logistics France (TLF), republished ring road bypass project that could be a solution to relieve congestion in the city. He also criticizes the lack of consideration of urban logistics in the development of new areas, citing as an example the Euratlanic project.

“We are very worried, we are part of the bad students,” said Georges Simon, president of the Bordeaux Traders Association, facing increase in bankruptcy filings and commercial holidays. He remembers that the number of visitors fell from 16.4 million in 2019 to 8.2 million in 2023, highlighting the direct impact of migration on the local economy. “Coming to Bordeaux means to expect it traffic signs and difficult parking, he said. Our employees would rather retire than spend an hour in transit. »

Counter party

The representatives want real consultation and the creation of a Movement Funding Committee where companies would be represented according to their contribution. “The idea is to work, to be consulted, to be involved in the thoughts and the decisions. Companies want their workers to receive compensation,” said Pierre Goguet. The group would bring together the State, communities, employers’ groups and consumer federations so that all stakeholders can provide solutions. “We need a trigger for things to fall into place,” Mathias Saura hopes, waiting for this creation.