Investing in Tomorrow: The Metro Project Is Israel's Future | Yodfat Afek Arazi

In an opinion piece, Yodfat Afek Arazi, involved in the metro project, argues that Israel must proceed with building the metro despite its cost (about 180 billion shekels). She rejects the claim that the project is outdated, noting it will incorporate advanced technologies. According to her, leading countries are investing in metros, and the project is vital for future growth, productivity, and solving the housing crisis.

In an opinion piece, Yodfat Afek Arazi, who is involved in the metro project, argues that Israel must continue with the construction of the metro, despite its estimated cost of about 180 billion shekels. She rejects the claim that the project is outdated, noting that it will incorporate advanced technologies such as automated trains, artificial intelligence, and smart control. According to her, countries like Paris, London, New York, Singapore, India, China, and Saudi Arabia are investing in metros, understanding that innovation relies on infrastructure. She emphasizes that by 2050, about seven million residents are expected to live in the Tel Aviv metropolis, and the number of vehicles is expected to double. The metro, she says, is an economic, social, and urban project that will increase housing supply, strengthen local authorities, and inject billions into the economy. She calls for evaluating the project not only by its construction cost, but by its contribution to growth and productivity over the years.