Portugal trans

Central level

Portugal's main transport network corridors are with neighbouring Spain. Central Government is responsible for:

  • Implementation of TEN projects.
  • Oversight of TEN-T Regional Infrastructure Projects
  • Co-ordination of Transport authorities

Responsible ministries/bodies

Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing

 

Regional level

The Azores:

  • Construction, and
  • Roads;
  • Regional Rail infrastructure (high speed lines)

Madeira:

  • Infrastructure, and
  • Roads.
  • Regional Rail infrastructure (high speed lines)

Responsible ministries/bodies

Regional Authorities of Azores and Madeira

 

Local level

Municipalities are responsible for:

  • The municipal road network, and
  • Regional railway lines or roads.

Intermunicipal entities are responsible for:

  • Same areas, under agreement with the municipalities

Responsible ministries/bodies

Municipalities

 

Sources

TEN-T Projects Portugal

Estatuto Político-Administrativo da Região Autónoma da Madeira  (Law 130/99 of 29 August).

Estatuto Político-Administrativo da Região Autónoma dos Açores (Law 2/2009 of 12 January).

Law 75/2013 Legal Regime of Local Authorities

Law 50/2018 Transference of Competences to Local Governments and Intermunicipal Entities

Law 51/2018 Local Finances Legal Framework

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