Information: Improvement of Pico Longitudinal Road enhances safety and comfort of pedestrians and drivers, says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works visited today the site where the second phase of the improvement of Regional Road No. 1 - 2 (Longitudinal Road) is being carried out. This contract work, already concluded, included the resurfacing of an extension with about 11 kilometres in the section between the access to Pico Mountain and Regional Road no. 2 - 2. Moreover, the intervention ... more >>

Information: Investments in Horta Port aimed to improve operational conditions, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated today that the investments made in Horta Port "have been tested in small scale or mathematical models to assess their characteristics." They were primarily intended to "improve the operational and safety conditions of the port.""There are several aspects in the port where these improvements are recognised and significant," said Víto... more >>

Information: Rehabilitation of roads carried out by the Regional Government ensures greater comfort and safety, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated in Nordeste that the rehabilitation of roads carried out by the Government of the Azores proves the effective response of the Government to the needs of the population, always seeking to improve the quality of life in the archipelago. Vitor Fraga spoke at the opening of the redevelopment works of Povoação-Nordeste route, regio... more >>

Information: Public transport of passengers on night schedule to be extended to new areas
The Regional Government published Tuesday in the Official Journal the opening notice of a tender for the provision of public passenger transport services, on a regular and continuous basis, for night and weekend schedules on the island of São Miguel. With a base price of one million and sixty thousand Euros, the tender concerns the provision of service during a period of 24 months, with the e... more >>

Information: Azorean Government has invested more than 1.5 million Euros in Graciosa's road network in recent years, revealed Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works revealed in Santa Cruz that the road network of Graciosa Island has been the target of an investment of over 1.5 million Euros in the last four and a half years. Vítor Fraga spoke at the end of a visit to the improvement works of the areas adjacent to the regional roads no. 1 - 2, Barra area, and no. 3-2, Caminho da Igreja – Guadalup... more >>

Information:  Vítor Fraga assures that the Regional Government continues to invest in the renewal of the road network
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated that the Azorean Government continues to invest in the renewal of roads, which "evidences the Government's concern to maintain a road network that allows a safer and efficient use." In this context, he stressed that accessibility is "fundamental to promoting the proximity and development of localities." Vítor Fraga stressed that, ov... more >>

Information: Video reveals various dimensions of House of Autonomy project
The various dimensions of the House of Autonomy project are, from today, available for public knowledge, through a video presentation that will be published on the Regional Government's Internet Portal. At the address https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGsijV6Bu18&feature=youtu.be, visitors will get to know the physical and digital components of this project, which assumes itself as a space of histor... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga assures that Apron C of Lajes Airport meets civil aviation needs
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated today that Apron C of Lajes Airport responds to 98% of civil aviation needs, while the remaining 2% do not use this Apron, above all, for operational reasons. Vitor Fraga spoke in Ponta Delgada at the end of a hearing at the Committee on Economic Affairs of the Legislative Assembly. According to him, "Apron C currently responds to 98% of... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores joins regional philharmonic bands, "acknowledging what we do best," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated on São Miguel that the Government of the Azores will join the philharmonic bands of archipelago, "acknowledging what we do best" in the Region. "It did so in the past and we made the commitment that we will certainly do it in the future, because we believe that we should be on the side of those who do good and who constantly seeks t... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga highlights role of "Casas do Povo" in the resolution of problems affecting populations
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works highlighted the key role of "Casas do Povo," pointing out the importance of these institutions in the Azores. They are local associations with social and cultural purposes that provide a strong impetus to their community. Vítor Fraga spoke Thursday in the village of Capelas during a tribute paid to emigrant Duarte Câmara and the Grou... more >>