Public transport planning

HSL Helsinki Regional Transport Authority is responsible for public transport planning and development in its operating area, as well as for transport system planning in the 14 municipalities of the Helsinki region.   

Traffic levels have been increasing both within the Helsinki metropolitan area and between the surrounding municipalities, which present considerable challenges for the planning.  An efficient traffic system is a necessary condition for the vitality of cities and municipalities. A key ingredient in ensuring the smooth flow of traffic is that as many people as possible use public transport. Thus, public transport should be made as viable and attractive as possible. Public transport should serve residents, commuters as well as visitors to the area.

HSL aims at increasing the modal share of public transport, as well as walking and cycling. The aim can be achieved by providing extensive, fast, reliable and economic public transport services as an alternative to the private car. By good planning of the services, HSL contributes to a vibrant and competitive Helsinki region, helps to achieve the energy and climate targets in the region and improves the residents' living conditions and quality of the environment.  

Public transport planning and development as well as operational research are at the responsibility of Public Transport Planning Department. Long-term transport system planning, traffic surveys and forecasts are at the responsibility of Transport System Department. Transport system planning includes also long-term planning of car traffic.

You can submit your feedback on Helsinki region transport system planning and public transport planning through our feedback channel or by calling HSL’s Customer Service on 09 4766 4000 (local network charge) Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm.