The SEA BUS – a biogas driven commuter ferry for public transportation

Panel: Panel 3. Land use, transportation and mobility

Author:
Mats Dryselius, Borg & Co

Abstract

The project is a public private partnership (PPP) between the City of Stockholm, the City of Lidingö, the municipality of Nacka, the County Council and the private sector.

The SEA BUS is a complement to the existing public transportation system in the Stockholm area using the water as infrastructure and short cuts instead of bridges and tunnels (Stockholm is situated on several islands and shores of both the lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea).

To small costs, the project will create new transportation habits diminishing traffic on roads without investments in land adsorbing new infrastructure. Old industrial sites and docks around the lake and the sea will also be more accessible and therefore more attractive to develop for housing areas and work places.

Through technical procurement high environmental demands resulted in a ferry with low wash, no greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, low other emissions, low noise, and higher energy efficiency.

The project is an important link in creating a market for locally produced (sewage) biogas to secure the transition from diesel to biogas driven local busses, trucks and service vehicles.

The SEA BUS is in traffic all year round, offers a fast and high quality commuting with the possibility to bring both bicycles and perambulators. Totally adapted for disabled persons.

The world unique SEA BUS will have an international and national acknowledge for its technical concept with its flexibility and environmental advantages.

The SEA BUS will also enhance the tourist industry – experience Venice of the Nordic from the seaside.