Armenia Transport and Climate Profile 2026
Outline
ARMENIA
TRANSPORT AND CLIMATE PROFILE
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Transport and Climate Change
Transport Energy Consumption
Adaptation and Resilience
Other Externalities
Vehicle Fleet
Urban Transport
Transport Investments
Transport and Climate Policy Documents
Distribution of Transport and Climate Policy Measures in Policy Documents
National Policy Priorities on Transport
Direct GHG Targets
These tables contains transport-relevant (e.g. economy-wide; sector-specific) GHG emissions targets as explicitly mentioned in the policy documents.
Economy-wide GHG emissions mandates
| LONG-TERM (UNTIL 2050) LOW EMISSIONS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA | 2023 | For the long term, the RA Government has set a target to reduce GHG emissions to 2.07 t CO2eq/capita by 2050 | 2050 |
| First Nationally Determined Contributions (Updated) - ARM | 2021 | 40 per cent reduction from 1990 emission levels by 2030 • Total GHG emissions 1990: 25,855, Gg CO2eq • Net GHG emissions 1990: 25,118, Gg CO2eq, (NIR 1990-2017) | 2030 |
| First Nationally Determined Contributions - ARM | 2017 | To set the total aggregate quantitative contribution of the Republic of Armenia under INDC equal to633 million tons carbon dioxide equivalent(189 tons per capita x 3.35 millionpeople)fortheperiodof2015-2050 or an annual average of 5.4 tons per capita. In 2010, Armenia's GHG emissions comprised 2.14 tons per capita. 2030 - interim review of the mitigation regime, taking into account possible changes of indexes mentioned under Para 2, points 2) a and b. | 2050 |
Indirect Transport Climate Change Targets
These tables show non-GHG targets as specified in the policy documents which indirectly benefit climate change mitigation and adaptation in the transport sector.
Capacity building - General
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | At least 30% of specialists of the road sector will undergo training each year | 2026 |
Investment volume for transport
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | Level of public investments in road system, % of GDP = 1 (2025) (Baseline, 2012 = 0.14) Level of public investments in transport sector (excluding road system), % of GDP = 0.15 (Baseline, 2012 = 0.14) Level of public expenditures on current and winter maintenance of roads having state and interstate status, % of GDP = 0.25 (Baseline, 2012 = 0.24) | 2025 |
Road infrastructure expansion
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | Communities with at least one adequate road connecting them to the regional centre, % of total number of communities = 90 | 2025 |
Transport access improvement - General
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | Communities with at least one adequate road connecting them to the regional centre, % of total number of communities = 90 | 2025 |
Transport asset management - General
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | Ratio of length of roads and segments in at least satisfactory condition to the overall length of roads of the same category, % = 65 Interstate = 100 State = 60 Local = 45 (Baseline %, 2012 = 39, 85, 34, 10) | 2025 |
Transport and Climate Policy Measures
These tables list the policy measures that relate to climate change mitigation and adaptation in the transport sector that had been identified in the transport policy documents.
Active mobility - General
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Widen shoulders through towns and in rural areas to protect pedestrians Raise the priority given to pedestrians and to non-motorized transport by providing adequate sidewalk space, further pedestrianization in central areas, lighting, pedestrian crossings, and bicycle facilities; and | x | x |
Active transport infrastructure expansion and improvement
| LONG-TERM (UNTIL 2050) LOW EMISSIONS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA | 2023 | creation and expansion of infrastructure for bicycles, electric scooters and walking | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Raise the priority given to pedestrians and to non-motorized transport by providing adequate sidewalk space, further pedestrianization in central areas, lighting, pedestrian crossings, and bicycle facilities; and | x |
Airport infrastructure improvement
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Measures aimed at improving and developing “Zvartnots” airport of Yerevan and “Shirak” airport of Gyumri and the infrastructures Ensuring the investments and carrying out the works envisaged by the Master Plan. Continuously developing the infrastructure. Expanding the geography of flights to the Republic of Armenia and from the Republic of Armenia and ensuring affordable air transportation Creating, through legislative amendments, a favourable environment and conditions for establishing local airline companies Improving the quality of passenger service in accordance with the international requirements | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | The main scope for a national aviation system plan covers: (ii) Zvartnots development requirements and associated infrastructure (new runway); (iii) Shirak new passenger terminal (demand assessment); (iv) Feasibility/viability of reopening airports; | x |
Airport/ground operations improvement
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | enhance general aviation by developing and introducing new mechanisms for operation of unmanned aerial systems; implement structural changes in order to increase effectiveness of civil aviation management continue negotiations with large foreign airline companies to have in place joint local air carriers carry out ongoing activities with the Concessionaire of the airport in order to improve the quality of services, reduce the tariffs for services and solve other problems | x |
Alternative fuels - General
| LONG-TERM (UNTIL 2050) LOW EMISSIONS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA | 2023 | Ensuring renewal and modernisation of the vehicle fleet, including the bus fleet, with a gradual transition to vehicles using alternative energy sources/carriers (electricity, gas, biofuels, hydrogen). | x |
Aviation improvements - General
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | Developments in civil aviation will be associated with “open air” policy declared by the Government of RA. The new policy envisages complete revision of institutional, legal and regulative bases of the sphere. As a result it is expected to have a competitive and sustainable air transportation services in Armenia | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | The main scope for a national aviation system plan covers: (i) Infrastructure requirements, priorities and associated costs; (v) Domestic passenger service development prospects; and (vi) Issue of new Armenian carrier (for either domestic services or both domestic and international services). | x |
Aviation safety
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Increasing the level of flight and aviation safety by ensuring the compliance thereof with the international agreements of the Republic of Armenia, the provisions of the Convention on the International Civil Aviation, and, as far as possible, with the international standards published by the International Civil Aviation Organisation and other international organisations related to the sector of aviation, as well as the practices and procedures recommended | x |
Aviation transport activity
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Increasing the volumes of passenger flows | x |
Biofuels
| LONG-TERM (UNTIL 2050) LOW EMISSIONS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA | 2023 | Ensuring renewal and modernisation of the vehicle fleet, including the bus fleet, with a gradual transition to vehicles using alternative energy sources/carriers (electricity, gas, biofuels, hydrogen). | x |
Budget/ identification of rail projects
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | for the purpose of raising the level of traffic safety through railway transport and improving the quality of services, the Government envisages investments worth nearly AMD 39 billion for the period until 2024 within the scope of the agreements reached with the Concessionaire, which will be targeted at essential increase of competitiveness of railway transport, volumes and effectiveness of passenger transportation and cargo transportation, traffic safety and the quality of provision of services. Within the same framework, nearly 37 km railway lines will be capitally renovated. According to the agreements reached with the Concessionaire, the volumes of investments for the years 2025-2038 will be increased and comprise nearly AMD 95 billion. | x |
Budget/ identification of road projects
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | Starting from 2015 contributions to the sphere from consolidated budget will comprise around 1.4‐1.5% of GDP annually on average, 85% of which will be aimed at road network34, and the remaining 15% at other programs. | x |
Bus fleet renewal
| LONG-TERM (UNTIL 2050) LOW EMISSIONS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA | 2023 | Ensuring renewal and modernisation of the vehicle fleet, including the bus fleet, with a gradual transition to vehicles using alternative energy sources/carriers (electricity, gas, biofuels, hydrogen). | x | ||||
| Program on Energy Saving and Renewable Energy for 2022-2030 for Armenia | 2022 | constant renewal of busses | x | ||||
| THIRD BIENNIAL UPDATE REPORT - ARM | 2021 | PT vehicle stock renewal modernization of the trolleybus pool, renovation and modernization of the overhead contact system, modernization of traction substations, renovation and improvement of the cable network | x | ||||
| Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Armenia | 2015 | Continuous replacement minibuses by larger passenger buses and route optimization | x | ||||
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | operation of buses with big seating capacity | x |
Bus rapid transit (BRT) system improvement
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Develop Bus Rapid Transit on strategic routes, where economically viable | x |
Bus route and service improvement
| Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Armenia | 2015 | Continuous replacement minibuses by larger passenger buses and route optimization Expansion and modernization of the electrified public transport Development of an integrated electro-transport network and services to cover unsatisfied demand in public transportation services in the greater Yerevan area | x | x | x | ||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | (i) Rationalize bus network, with medium/large buses and trolleybuses serving high density corridors, and minibuses focused on lower density corridors and feeder services; | x |
Capacity building - General
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Elaborating an annual programme for education and training of specialists in the road sector and organising courses each year Increasing the professional potential through education and training of specialists of the road sector, including in the leading foreign educational institutions and international construction and engineering companies, exchanging the best international practices At least 3 specialists of the road sector will undergo training in the leading foreign educational institutions and international construction and engineering companies each year In 2023-2024, it is envisaged to hold teaching and training courses of specialists of the road sector for the specialists of the sector in the training courses of Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Improve staff technical, management and commercial capability through comprehensive training programs; and Adopt institutional improvements and modernize equipment to increase municipality's capacity to implement and regulate public transport services and measures for traffic management and data collection; and | x |
Data collection and repositories - General
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Develop a road asset management system including a maintenance database using IT for budgeting and road asset management including prioritization | x |
Development of other transport-related plan/ policy
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Draft appropriate regulations for new development to ensure that developers pay adequate attention to parking and provide off-street parking spaces. | x |
Development of road plan/ policy
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Plan and fund the road network as a single entity, irrespective of implementation responsibilities, including strategic and through routes in Yerevan and other urban areas with roads under MOTC jurisdiction | x |
Development of transport adaptation/ emergency/ disaster/ recovery plan/ policy
| National Adaptation Plan - ARM | 2021 | Development of the draft RA Government Decree “On approval of the climate risk management and climate change adaptation plan for the transport infrastructures sector” and submission to the office of the RA Prime Minister | x | x | x | ||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Assessing the climate change risks on the motor roads of common use of the Republic of Armenia and elaborating a plan on climate change adaptation in the current works in accordance with the best international practice | x |
Development of transport asset management plan/policy
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | To increase effectiveness of budget allocations and strengthen program budgeting in the sector of road construction the government plans to implement modern management systems, among them: 1) Development of systems for program (unified) planning of operating and capital expenses in road building programs in the budget area; 2) Development and implementation of a methodology for determination of priorities in road building programs /directions to serve as the basis for medium‐term expenditure planning and budget decision‐making; 3) Improvement of the system for outcome planning and performance indicators, including contracts on works and services based on such indicators; 4) Development of mechanisms for evaluation of road maintenance /exploitation services; 5) Study and development of alternative approaches to financing of sector exploitation and investment programs. | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Develop periodic maintenance program | x |
EV - General
| First Nationally Determined Contributions (Updated) - ARM | 2021 | stimulation and support in uptake of electric vehicles | x | ||||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Implementing a programme for introduction of electromobiles and electric means of transport and related infrastructures | x | ||||
| First Nationally Determined Contributions - ARM | 2017 | Transport (including development of electrical transport) | x | x |
EV charging infrastructure
| Program on Energy Saving and Renewable Energy for 2022-2030 for Armenia | 2022 | introduce and expand electric vehicle charging infrastructures | x |
EV in public transport
| LONG-TERM (UNTIL 2050) LOW EMISSIONS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA | 2023 | Ensuring renewal and modernisation of the vehicle fleet, including the bus fleet, with a gradual transition to vehicles using alternative energy sources/carriers (electricity, gas, biofuels, hydrogen). | x | ||||
| Program on Energy Saving and Renewable Energy for 2022-2030 for Armenia | 2022 | gradually increase the number of electric vehicles in the public transportation stock Promotion of the use of electric vehicles | x | ||||
| THIRD BIENNIAL UPDATE REPORT - ARM | 2021 | Re-equipment of public electric transport (trolleybuses) pool and infrastructure | x | ||||
| Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Armenia | 2015 | Expansion and modernization of the electrified public transport | x | x | |||
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | implementation of policies promoting development of nature‐friendly transports (metro, electro‐transport) Development and implementation of measures for reducing emissions from means of transportation which are the main source of atmospheric air pollution in Yerevan city, including through the development of public electric transportation means providing energy efficient and low emission (green) transportation | x | x | x |
Education and behavior change - General
| LONG-TERM (UNTIL 2050) LOW EMISSIONS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA | 2023 | Implementation of energy storage and mobility promotion measures | x | ||||
| Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Armenia | 2015 | Dissemination of information on technologies and energy saving |
Energy efficient vehicle incentives excl. EVs
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Provide incentives to owners to modernize the vehicle fleet | x |
Freight and logistics improvements - General
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | Program of building a railway to Zvartnots airport, the international logistical center and the free economic zone to be created on airport's territory. | x | x | |||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Introduce necessary legislation to promote development of freight forwarding | x | x | x |
Freight intermodality - General
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Develop intermodal terminal at Yerevan or Gyumri Further develop intermodal operations and containerization | x | x | x | x |
Freight rail infrastructure improvement
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | obtain a new passenger and freight rolling stock, modernise the existing rolling stock, which will lead to essential increase of competitiveness of railway transport, volumes and effectiveness of passenger transportation and cargo transportation, traffic safety and quality of provision of services, as well as promote tourism; | x |
High speed rail (HSR) improvement
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Approving the Concept Paper for the Programme for Yerevan-Tbilisi High-Speed Train, elaborating and implementing a roadmap where approved | x |
Hydrogen
| LONG-TERM (UNTIL 2050) LOW EMISSIONS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA | 2023 | Ensuring renewal and modernisation of the vehicle fleet, including the bus fleet, with a gradual transition to vehicles using alternative energy sources/carriers (electricity, gas, biofuels, hydrogen). | x |
Incentives for EVs and components
| ORDER OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA of April 15, 2022 No. 514 "About application of the tariff privilege to motor vehicles with the electric motor imported on the territory of the Republic of Armenia during 2022" | 2022 | Being guided by provisions of the decision of Council of the Eurasian economic commission of March 17, 2022 No. 39, the Government of the Republic of Armenia decides: 1. Determine that import to the Republic of Armenia of the motor vehicles with the electric motor classified by code 8703 80 000 2 of the CN FEA EEU (further – goods), during 2022 is allowed using rate of customs duty on import in the amount of 0 percent in number of no more than 6400 units. | x | ||||
| Program on Energy Saving and Renewable Energy for 2022-2030 for Armenia | 2022 | The Law of the Republic of Armenia «On Amendments to the Tax Code of RA» came into force on July 1, 2019, according to which the import and alienation9 of electric vehicles (passenger cars, motorcycles, mopeds) are VAT exempted. | x | ||||
| THIRD BIENNIAL UPDATE REPORT - ARM | 2021 | To promote the acquisition and use of electric vehicles in the country by creating favorable conditions through the preferential tax regime. | x |
Increasing transport activity
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | The Government envisages developing and adopting a law on commercial navigation, which will create an opportunity for the development of commercial navigation under the flag of Armenia and the increase of freight turnover | |||||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Developing the commercial navigation and increasing the cargo turnover |
Infrastructure improvements - General
| LONG-TERM (UNTIL 2050) LOW EMISSIONS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA | 2023 | Improvement of passenger flow management and transport infrastructure Ensuring renewal and modernisation of the vehicle fleet | x | ||||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Introducing a system for changing old and technically worn out vehicles Re-equipping with technical means for organising road traffic (road signs, including road signs requiring information, traffic lights, road fences, road markings), availability of an approved road signs distribution plan In 2023-2024, it is envisaged to inventory-take and install technical means on inter-state and republican roads (missing, stolen, discoloured signs, as well as barriers). | x |
Investment volume for transport
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | The public expenditure policy in the sector will focus on increasing the volumes of public resources allocated to the current maintenance and capital repair of motorways, and enhancing the effectiveness of the use of those resources. | x |
Involvement of subnational government for transport activities
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Registering the right to ownership over interstate and republican motor roads. In 2023, measurements and state registration of at least 1 road section will be conducted. In 2025, measurement and state registration of at least 1 interstate road will be carried out | x | ||||
| Law of the Republic of Armenia of December 21, 2006 No. ZR-233 "About road transport" | 2006 | The state control in the field of road transport is exercised by the inspection body exercising control in the field of transport | x | ||||
| Law of the Republic of Armenia of March 7, 1998 No. ZR-201 "About transport" | 1998 | State regulation of transport activities is performed in the following forms: legal protection, licensing, taxation, financing, forming of rates, investment, control of execution of the transport legislation. State bodies have no right to interfere with economic activity of the subjects occupied with transport activities, to use the personnel operating their vehicles, the cases except for established by the law. | x |
Just transition
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | (i) Ensure that passenger transport is accessible to all social groups; | x |
LPG/ CNG/ LNG
| LONG-TERM (UNTIL 2050) LOW EMISSIONS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA | 2023 | Ensuring renewal and modernisation of the vehicle fleet, including the bus fleet, with a gradual transition to vehicles using alternative energy sources/carriers (electricity, gas, biofuels, hydrogen). | x | ||||
| THIRD BIENNIAL UPDATE REPORT - ARM | 2021 | promoting the conversion of Yerevan public and private vehicles to CNG through allocation of sites for gas refueling stations in Yerevan administrative districts, definition of safety requirements, etc. | x | x | |||
| Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Armenia | 2015 | Continuous switching of road vehicles from gasoline to CNG | x |
Land use - General
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Promote sustainable development by aligning infrastructure development with land use planning; | x | x |
Logistics customs and border procedures
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Improving the communication channels with Georgia. Joint efforts aimed at developing logistics and infrastructures, transport interconnection and implementing energy programmes and regional programmes of bilateral interest, including forming the North-South Energy Corridor. Co-operating within the scope of the programme the NorthSouth Road Corridor. Carrying out activities for forming the Persian Gulf-Black Sea Transport and Transit corridor. Joint efforts of the Republic of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran aimed at developing logistics and infrastructures, transport interconnection and organising energy programmes and regional programmes of bilateral interest. Co-operation within the scope of the NorthSouth Road Corridor programme. Carrying out activities for forming the Persian Gulf-Black Sea Transport and Transit corridor. Within the scope of the International North-South transport programme, co-operation between the Republic of Armenia and India, forming legal and contractual grounds in the sector of multimodal transportation. | x |
Mobility-as-a-service (MAAS)
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | introduce an interactive map | x | x | |||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Mapping the routes, introducing an electronic ticketing system and an electronic traffic control service Introducing a unified transport network | x | x | |||
| THIRD BIENNIAL UPDATE REPORT - ARM | 2021 | modernization of the ticket system and schedules. | x | x | |||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | (ii) Introduce integrated ticketing system to facilitate interchange with thoroughfares; and (iii) Establish the institutional framework for integrated ticketing Fare Integration (i) Ensure that passenger transport is accessible to all social groups; (ii) Introduce integrated ticketing system to facilitate interchange with thoroughfares; and (iii) Establish the institutional framework for integrated ticketing | x |
National assessment of emergency care system
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Introducing a system of quick response in case of accidents in the Republic of Armenia | x | ||||
| LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA of August 13, 2005 No. ZR-166 "About traffic safety" | 2005 | implementation of complex actions for medical support of traffic safety | x |
National speed law
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Set appropriate speed limits and enforce them more rigorously | x |
Net zero, carbon neutrality
| First Nationally Determined Contributions (Updated) - ARM | 2021 | By 2030, Armenia is going to double its share of renewables in energy generation on the path to achieve climate neutrality in the second half of this century |
Park and ride facility
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Develop infrastructure that encourages modal interchange at bus and Metro stations, interchanges, and park and ride facilities. | x | x |
Parking measures - General
| LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA of July 12, 2011 No. ZR-221 "About local collection for parkings of vehicles and features of administrative production" | 2011 | This Law governs the relations connected with payment of local collection for autoparkings in the Republic of Armenia (further - collection), payers of collection, the right and obligation of payers of collection, rate of charge, procedure and conditions of establishment, collection collection, responsibility for failure to pay collection, and also feature of administrative production are established. | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | (i) Introduce paid on and off-street parking to control car use; (ii) Implement graded parking fees using electronic metering to reflect land value and limit availability for long-stay, particularly at destinations served by public transport; (iii) Establish an access to parking hierarchy: physically disadvantaged, residents, short-term visitors or commercial activities, long-term use, such as work commuters; (iv) Utilize revenue from parking fees and fines to invest in urban transport improvements; (v) Mobilize effective enforcement of parking regulations to ensure compliance; (vi) Encourage private sector investment and management of parking facilities by developing PPP; and (vii) Draft appropriate regulations for new development to ensure that developers pay adequate attention to parking and provide off-street parking spaces. | x | x |
Parking pricing
| Program on Energy Saving and Renewable Energy for 2022-2030 for Armenia | 2022 | Improving the regulatory role of public (street) parking fee policy: | x | ||||
| LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA of July 12, 2011 No. ZR-221 "About local collection for parkings of vehicles and features of administrative production" | 2011 | Article 9. Establishment of rate of charge for the autoparking and forms of payment 1. Rates of charges for the autoparking within the rates provided by this Law are established by the Council of Elders of community on representation of the head of community before approval of the annual budget of community. 2. Change of rates of charge for the autoparking the current year cannot be made. 3. For the parking of the same vehicles on the same autoparking the single rate of charge shall be established if by the law it is not provided other regulation. 4. Rates of payments for the autoparking are established on parkings, in the city of Yerevan - on administrative areas, including also by the principle of zoning in administrative areas, by the form the vehicle, on nature of the activities performed with its help, on days and hours, on weeks, months and year. At the same time the Council of Elders of community can install prepaid coupon system. 5. Forms payment of collection for the autoparking are established by the Council of Elders of community. 6. The body levying collection for the autoparking shall provide to the payer of collection the receipt certifying payment and also on demand to provide to the payer of collection information on payment. Article 10. Rates of charge for the autoparking 1. Collection for the autoparking is levied in cash currency of the Republic of Armenia - in dramas. 2. For the parking of the vehicle on the autoparking collection at the following rates is levied: 1) in each hour - to 300 dram inclusive; 2) for every day - to 2500 dram inclusive; 3) in week - to 5000 dram inclusive; 4) in month - to 25000 dram inclusive; 5) in year - to 300000 dram inclusive. At the same time in case of collection of the collection established for hour the method of calculation of minutes for the actual parking is established. | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Implement graded parking fees using electronic metering to reflect land value and limit availability for long-stay, particularly at destinations served by public transport; | x |
Private sector investment/ PPP
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | launch of the mechanism for public-private partnership in the sector | x | x | x | ||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | The programmes on state-private sector cooperation in the road sector are elaborated Availability of PPP programmes implemented in accordance with the PPP contracts Availability of at least 2 PPP contracts in the road construction, renovation and building processes by 2026 | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Encourage private sector investment and management of parking facilities by developing PPP | x |
Promote preparedness and rapid recovery of transport function
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Establish transport disaster recovery centers, one in Yerevan and one in a provincial city. | x |
Public transport improvement - General
| LONG-TERM (UNTIL 2050) LOW EMISSIONS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA | 2023 | Expansion of the public transport network and improvement of the system | x | x | |||
| Program on Energy Saving and Renewable Energy for 2022-2030 for Armenia | 2022 | launching a new, more energy-efficient route network and structure for public transport, especially in Yerevan | x | x | x | ||
| First Nationally Determined Contributions (Updated) - ARM | 2021 | increased efficiency of public transport | x | x | |||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Mapping the routes, introducing an electronic ticketing system and an electronic traffic control service Introducing a unified transport network Developing the transport infrastructures (expressway, metro or highway) connecting Yerevan with “Zvartnots” airport | x | x | x | ||
| THIRD BIENNIAL UPDATE REPORT - ARM | 2021 | management and technical optimization Re-equipment of public electric transport (Yerevan Metro) | x | x | x | ||
| Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Armenia | 2015 | Continuous replacement minibuses by larger passenger buses and route optimization Expansion and modernization of the electrified public transport Development of an integrated electro-transport network and services to cover unsatisfied demand in public transportation services in the greater Yerevan area | x | x | x | ||
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | implementation of policies promoting development of nature‐friendly transports (metro, electro‐transport) Big investment‐requiring programs for construction of new metro stations, modernization and expansion of carriages, refreshment of trolley‐bus parks, and improvement of the trolley power lines. | x | x | |||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Consolidate operation of inter-provincial bus services Use network capacity more effectively, with better balance between public and private transport and pedestrian use; Infrastructure to accommodate large buses and bus interchanges Implement high quality public transport services for new commercial and residential development, in particular in the city center (ii) Implement bus operating contracts with gross cost contractual system based on minimum vehicle km and service quality indices, with penalties and bonus incentives; (iii) Consolidate bus operators into small number of concessions of sufficient duration to encourage investment in larger buses; Expand trolleybus service. | x |
Public transport intermodality - General
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Develop infrastructure that encourages modal interchange at bus and Metro stations, interchanges, and park and ride facilities. | x | x |
Public transport pricing
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Fare Integration | x |
Public transport safety
| Law of the Republic of Armenia of December 21, 2006 No. ZR-233 "About road transport" | 2006 | This Law governs the legal and economic relations on the organization and implementation of motor transportation activities in the Republic of Armenia, the relations connected with operation of vehicles, public conveyance, baggage and loads, services in servicing and safety of transportations by the legal entities and physical persons participating in this process and also their rights and obligation. | x | ||||
| LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA of August 13, 2005 No. ZR-166 "About traffic safety" | 2005 | This Law governs the relations arising in the field of safety of traffic of the Republic of Armenia, establishes the principles and the directions of state policy in the field of traffic safety, the legal basis of the organization and safety of traffic, power of state bodies and local self-government in the field of the organization and safety of traffic, and also the right and obligation of participants of traffic. | x |
Rail improvement - General
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | The latest technologies will be used in regular passenger transportation, through which it will be possible to: provide traffic control service and supervision electronically; a unified railway network will be introduced due to which all communities will be provided with transport services All the routes will be developed and mapped, new schedules and directions will be drawn up. The effectiveness and accessibility of passenger transportation will be increased. | x | ||||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Developing and improving the railway infrastructures | x | ||||
| Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Armenia | 2015 | Expansion and modernization of rail transport network (passenger and freight) | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | (i) Undertake feasibility studies and prioritize non-concession projects; (ii) Support and develop industries that use rail transport. | x |
Rail infrastructure expansion
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Developing the transport infrastructures (expressway, metro or highway) connecting Yerevan with “Zvartnots” airport | x | x | |||
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | In January 2013 kick‐off ceremony of “North‐South Railways” and “Southern highway of Armenia” projects has taken place. Connection of Armenian railway system to the Iranian railway network as well as construction of North‐South road corridor have strategic implications for developing transit capacities of the Republic of Armenia and ensuring its food security. The Government of RA pays particular attention to these projects which will be implemented in the frames public‐private partnership projects. Program on construction of the new Vanadzor‐Fioletovo railway. | x |
Rail safety
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Increasing the level of safety of railway traffic and the quality of the services provided | x |
Railway rolling stock improvement
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | obtain a new passenger and freight rolling stock, modernise the existing rolling stock, which will lead to essential increase of competitiveness of railway transport, volumes and effectiveness of passenger transportation and cargo transportation, traffic safety and quality of provision of services, as well as promote tourism; | x | ||||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Acquiring passenger and freight rolling stock, modernising the existing | x |
Reference to domestic financing mechanisms
| ORDER OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA of April 15, 2022 No. 514 "About application of the tariff privilege to motor vehicles with the electric motor imported on the territory of the Republic of Armenia during 2022" | 2022 | Being guided by provisions of the decision of Council of the Eurasian economic commission of March 17, 2022 No. 39, the Government of the Republic of Armenia decides: 1. Determine that import to the Republic of Armenia of the motor vehicles with the electric motor classified by code 8703 80 000 2 of the CN FEA EEU (further – goods), during 2022 is allowed using rate of customs duty on import in the amount of 0 percent in number of no more than 6400 units. | x | ||||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Elaborating and implementing programmes for compensation for expenses for transportation of cargo by ferry, plane and other means of transport for the purpose of export from/import into the territory of the Republic of Armenia | x | x | |||
| THIRD BIENNIAL UPDATE REPORT - ARM | 2021 | To promote the acquisition and use of electric vehicles in the country by creating favorable conditions through the preferential tax regime. | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Mobilize additional resources through the introduction of a flexible road fund, with the initial aim of funding a periodic maintenance program' | x |
Reference to international financial support
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Agree with donors financing sources for a medium to long term network development program. | x | x | x |
Renewable energy
| First Nationally Determined Contributions (Updated) - ARM | 2021 | use of renewable energy | |||||
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | maximum use of own sources, specially renewable sources of energy |
Repurposing road space for active mobility access
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Widen shoulders through towns and in rural areas to protect pedestrians | x | x |
Research in transport sector
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | study and submit recommendations on the creation of new organisations specialised in the aviation sector increase of professional potential through education and training of road specialists | x | x |
Resilient transport infrastructure
| First Nationally Determined Contributions (Updated) - ARM | 2021 | adoptive development or resilience of infrastructure and carbon emission mitigation co-benefits are integrated into sectoral and sub-national activities to reduce the country's overall vulnerability to climate change | x | x | x |
Road charging and tolls
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | introduce effective unified electronic systems for levying road fees and for rapid response in case of accidents | x | ||||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Introducing an electronic system for levying road fees | x |
Road infrastructure expansion
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | consider and submit recommendations for construction of new pathways leading to airports | x | ||||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Constructing a new bridge at the border checkpoint of Bagratashen Submitting the draft Decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia "On approving the Strategy on the Motor Roads of the Republic of Armenia" to the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia for the purpose of developing the motor road infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Developing a programme on introduction and application of the latest technologies and methods in the sector of road construction and submitting recommendations to the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Constructing earth roads leading to the "alpine" meadows and pastures. Restoring about 250 km inter-community and 50 km intra-community roads and bridge for the southern regions of Armenia | x | ||||
| THIRD BIENNIAL UPDATE REPORT - ARM | 2021 | enlargement of the road and street network, construction of road junctions on various levels, construction of new bypass roads in Yerevan | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | (i) Complete LRNP, focusing on priority feeder roads; (ii) Focus interstate program on upgrading north-south corridor routes; and (iii) Program missing links, bypasses and other new construction projects of high economic benefit. Remove thoroughfare traffic from city center by providing bypasses | x |
Road infrastructure, signage and furniture improvement
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Improve road signage and road marking comprehensively route by route Remove bottlenecks by improving intersections, including grade separation; | x |
Road-side checks for traffic safety enforcement
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Introducing a system for weighing of trucks | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Set up permanent weigh scales on major routes | x |
Routine transport asset maintenance
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Continuously increasing the quality and durability of the interstate, republican and local motor roads Each year, around 500 km of renovated and reconstructed roads, ensuring safe traffic on the motor roads of the Republic of Armenia | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Mobilize additional resources through the introduction of a flexible road fund, with the initial aim of funding a periodic maintenance program Develop periodic maintenance program | x |
Shipping improvement - General
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | The Government envisages developing and adopting a law on commercial navigation, which will create an opportunity for the development of commercial navigation under the flag of Armenia and the increase of freight turnover | x | ||||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Developing the commercial navigation and increasing the cargo turnover | x |
Technical standards for general transport infrastructure
| LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA of August 13, 2005 No. ZR-166 "About traffic safety" | 2005 | Technical condition and the equipment of the vehicle participating in traffic shall conform to requirements of the legislation, standards, rules and instructions for technical operation in the part concerning traffic safety and environmental protection | x | ||||
| Law of the Republic of Armenia of March 7, 1998 No. ZR-201 "About transport" | 1998 | The vehicle shall conform to safety requirements, medical health requirements, labor protection regulations, the international and state standards of ecological safety. | x |
Technical standards for road infrastructure
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Increasing the durability, quality and efficiency of the road network, having a high-quality road network in compliance with the international standards Elaborating a package of recommendations on modernising the road safety standards and norms applicable in the Republic of Armenia Applying the minimum safety requirements for the tunnels | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Introduce international design standards, particularly for geometry and pavement design. | x |
Technical standards for vehicles
| LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA of August 13, 2005 No. ZR-166 "About traffic safety" | 2005 | Technical condition and the equipment of the vehicle participating in traffic shall conform to requirements of the legislation, standards, rules and instructions for technical operation in the part concerning traffic safety and environmental protection | x | ||||
| Law of the Republic of Armenia of March 7, 1998 No. ZR-201 "About transport" | 1998 | The vehicle shall conform to safety requirements, medical health requirements, labor protection regulations, the international and state standards of ecological safety. | x |
Technology and knowledge transfer
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | introduction and application of the latest technologies and methods, rearmament 58 of the state laboratory for the purpose of increasing oversight over the quality of construction materials and road construction; | x | ||||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Developing a programme on introduction and application of the latest technologies and methods in the sector of road construction and submitting recommendations to the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Establishing a competitive regional aviation training centre in accordance with the international standards | x | ||||
| Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Armenia | 2015 | Dissemination of information on technologies and energy saving |
Traffic management
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Clarifying the provision of motor roads of the Republic of Armenia with technical means for organising road traffic | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Protect or eliminate u-turn movements Improve and modernize traffic signal operations to accommodate increasing demand and improve safety; Adopt institutional improvements and modernize equipment to increase municipality's capacity to implement and regulate public transport services and measures for traffic management and data collection; and | x | ||||
| LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA of August 13, 2005 No. ZR-166 "About traffic safety" | 2005 | organization of traffic | x |
Training of enforcement authorities
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Conducting a training course on road safety audit in accordance with the international standards | x |
Transit-oriented development (TOD)
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Introduce transit-oriented development, so that residential and commercial centers maximize access to both public transport and non-motorized infrastructure; | x |
Transport Laws and Regulations- General
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | assessment and modernisation of the existing legislation in the road sector | x | ||||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Elaborating and adopting legislation defining the requirements for transportation of dangerous goods by motor vehicle transport Adopting the Decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia "On approving the reforms in the field of transport and the market regulation strategy" Submitting to the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia the drafts of the Law of the Republic of Armenia On making amendments and supplements to the Law of the Republic of Armenia “On motor roads"” and of the related laws in accordance with the EU Road Safety Directives Making stricter the provisions on administrative and criminal liability for damage caused to the roads | x | ||||
| Law of the Republic of Armenia of March 17, 2012 No. ZR-30 "About transportation of dangerous goods and not neutralized container by road transport" | 2012 | This Law establishes main routes and the principles of state policy in the field of transportation of dangerous goods and not neutralized container (further - dangerous goods) road transport in the territory of the Republic of Armenia, and also the rights, obligations and responsibility of the supplier, carrier and the receiver of dangerous goods (further - the subjects transporting dangerous goods). | x | ||||
| LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA of July 12, 2011 No. ZR-221 "About local collection for parkings of vehicles and features of administrative production" | 2011 | This Law governs the relations connected with payment of local collection for autoparkings in the Republic of Armenia (further - collection), payers of collection, the right and obligation of payers of collection, rate of charge, procedure and conditions of establishment, collection collection, responsibility for failure to pay collection, and also feature of administrative production are established. | x |
Transport asset condition assessment
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Assessing the climate change risks on the motor roads of common use of the Republic of Armenia and elaborating a plan on climate change adaptation in the current works in accordance with the best international practice | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Investigate structural condition of bridges and develop bridge asset management program | x |
Transport asset management - General
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | develop and introduce new mechanisms for subsidising damages caused by railway passenger transportation and continue the activities for making amendments to the Concession Contract, which will allow to maintain and enhance the existing infrastructures; the Government will form and enhance a safe, cost-efficient and ecologically safe road network through modernisation and improvement of the quality of the entire road network of Armenia renovation, capital renovation of interstate, republican and local automobile roads and continuous improvement of quality, due to which we will have nearly 500 km renovated roads annually capital renovation of local roads, ensuring of road safety in villages | x | ||||
| THE 2021-2026 ACTION PLAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (Annex No 1) | 2021 | Repairing (renovating, medium repair), reconstructing and constructing the interstate, republican and local motor roads Renovating, repairing and reconstructing tunnels and bridges, in particular restoring Dilijan and Pushkin Tunnels Restoring and renovating the 12 roads included in the Project "Second Additional Financing of the Lifeline Roads Network Improvement Project" (AF2 LRNIP Project) Submitting the draft Decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia "On making amendments and supplements to Decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia No 1419-N of 4 November 2010” to the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Railway -Increasing the volumes and effectiveness of passenger and cargo transportation, increasing traffic safety and the quality of providing services. Renovating the 37 km line, according to the agreement reached. In 2023, it is envisaged to renovate a 17 km of railway. During 2024, it is envisaged to carry out renovation of 9,725 km railway. | x | ||||
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | The public expenditure policy in the sector will focus on increasing the volumes of public resources allocated to the current maintenance and capital repair of motorways, and enhancing the effectiveness of the use of those resources. The primary target of the investment policy will be to repair segments of at least one traffic road connecting each settlement to the corresponding regional center, North‐South road corridor construction, as well as roads and segments of roads with high economic effectiveness. | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Shift focus from reconstruction and rehabilitation to preventive maintenance and asset management Improve cost effectiveness of maintenance program through good governance | x |
Transport asset management funding strategy
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Plan and fund the road network as a single entity, irrespective of implementation responsibilities, including strategic and through routes in Yerevan and other urban areas with roads under MOTC jurisdiction Mobilize additional resources through the introduction of a flexible road fund, with the initial aim of funding a periodic maintenance program | x | x |
Transport asset management information system
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Develop a road asset management system including a maintenance database using IT for budgeting and road asset management including prioritization | x |
Transport asset management technology
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | the Government will form and enhance a safe, cost-efficient and ecologically safe road network through modernisation and improvement of the quality of the entire road network of Armenia | x |
Transport finance - General
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Plan and fund the road network as a single entity, irrespective of implementation responsibilities, including strategic and through routes in Yerevan and other urban areas with roads under MOTC jurisdiction Sustain increase in budgetary funding in real terms to 2020 | x |
Transport infrastructure modification to reduce climate risks
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | Program on elimination of landslide consequences of Hrazdan‐Ijevan railway Dilijan‐ Ijevan section and restart of communication. | x |
Transport institutional reform
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | Developments in civil aviation will be associated with “open air” policy declared by the Government of RA. The new policy envisages complete revision of institutional, legal and regulative bases of the sphere. As a result it is expected to have a competitive and sustainable air transportation services in Armenia | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Improve cost effectiveness of maintenance program through good governance |
Urban rail expansion
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | Big investment‐requiring programs for construction of new metro stations, modernization and expansion of carriages, refreshment of trolley‐bus parks, and improvement of the trolley power lines. | x | x |
Urban rail improvement
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | The latest technologies will be used in regular passenger transportation, through which it will be possible to: provide traffic control service and supervision electronically; | x | x | |||
| THIRD BIENNIAL UPDATE REPORT - ARM | 2021 | Re-equipment of public electric transport (Yerevan Metro) | x | x | |||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Improve service quality by refurbishing stations and trains; | x | x |
Vehicle air pollution emission standards
| Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Armenia | 2015 | Development of legislative background on fuel efficiency and emission norms | x | ||||
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | Development and implementation of measures for reducing emissions from means of transportation which are the main source of atmospheric air pollution in Yerevan city, including through the development of public electric transportation means providing energy efficient and low emission (green) transportation | x | x |
Vehicle efficiency standards
| Republic of Armenia Energy Sector Development Strategic Program to 2040 | 2021 | In the framework of Comprehensive and Extended Partnership Agreement signed between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia, adapt 65 regulations, instructions and guidelines (buildings and facilities, energy consuming equipment and means of transport) to the RoA legislation which are aimed at promotion of energy efficiency. | x | ||||
| Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Armenia | 2015 | Development of legislative background on fuel efficiency and emission norms | x | ||||
| Armenia Development Strategy for 2014-2025 | 2014 | promotion of energy efficiency in all sectors using energy resources Development and implementation of measures for reducing emissions from means of transportation which are the main source of atmospheric air pollution in Yerevan city, including through the development of public electric transportation means providing energy efficient and low emission (green) transportation | x | x |
Vehicle inspection and maintenance
| Armenia Government Program 2021-2026 | 2021 | improvement of safety of automobile roads — restoration and proper maintenance of furnishing that ensures automobile road traffic safety | x | ||||
| Armenia Transport Sector Development Strategy 2020 | 2008 | Improve safety inspection of natural gas vehicles and facilities. Tighten vehicle inspection to encourage replacement and improve safety and performance | x | ||||
| ORDER OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA of February 15, 2007 No. 344 "About approval of procedure for carrying out obligatory technical inspection of vehicles public in the Republic of Armenia" | 2007 | This procedure determines procedure for carrying out obligatory technical inspection of motorized vehicles public and their trail cars (further – vehicles) operated and registered in Road traffic police under the Government of the Republic of Armenia (further - Road traffic police), and also recently imported and being subject to permanent registration in Road traffic police. | x | ||||
| LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA of August 13, 2005 No. ZR-166 "About traffic safety" | 2005 | The vehicles operated in the territory of the Republic of Armenia are subject to technical inspection according to the procedure, established by the legislation of the Republic of Armenia. Regulations, rules and the procedure of maintenance and repair of the vehicle are established by the predpriyatiyemyo-manufacturer of the vehicle taking into account conditions of its operation. | x |
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