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Expansion of the subway network impacts giants such as McDonald's, Santander and Shell. Understand how Governor Tarcísio de Freitas' decree will transform mobility in São Paulo.
Major changes are coming to the city of São Paulo, and the impacts will even affect giants such as McDonald's, Santander and Shell. Governor Tarcísio de Freitas announced a decree that will lead to the expropriation of one unit of each of these companies in Guarulhos. But the reason is for a good cause: the expansion of the state's subway network. Read on to learn all about Tarcísio's decree for the expansion of the subway.
The expansion of the subway and Tarcísio's decree
Decree No. 68.552/2024, signed by Governor Tarcísio, provides for major works for the implementation of Metro Line 19-Celeste. This line promises to connect important points in the metropolitan region, including Guarulhos and downtown São Paulo. As a result, there is a need for expropriation in strategic areas, affecting major projects.
Among the main expropriated sites is the Bosque Maia Station, which will replace a McDonald's unit, a Santander agency and a gas station Shell, located at the intersection of Paulo Faccini and Tiradentes avenues, in the center of Guarulhos.
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Why expropriate?
The expansion of the subway requires large spaces for the construction of stations, tracks and necessary infrastructure. The area in question, measuring 57 thousand square meters, is essential to guarantee the implementation of the project.
According to experts, this project is one of the largest ever planned for Guarulhos and will bring many benefits to the population, including a significant reduction in travel time between Bosque Maia and Anhangabaú, which will now be done in just 29 minutes.
Impacts for businesses and residents
The arrival of the subway in Guarulhos promises to transform the region, but it also causes headaches for the owners of the expropriated establishments. The owners of McDonald's, Santander and Shell stores have already been notified that they need to vacate their premises.
In addition to these commercial expropriations, the project will also affect approximately 400 residential lots. Families living in these areas will have to be resettled, with the government promising support to facilitate this transition.
Benefits of Line 19-Celeste and construction schedule
Despite the challenges, the benefits of Line 19-Celeste are promising. It is estimated that up to 700 passengers will use the line daily. This expansion will not only alleviate heavy traffic on São Paulo’s roads, but will also provide a faster and more efficient public transportation alternative for the population of Guarulhos.
In addition, the new line will boost the region's economic development, attracting investment and creating new business opportunities. The positive impact will also extend to the environment, with the reduction of pollutant emissions generated by the excessive use of private vehicles.
The expropriations are expected to take place by the end of 2025. The works on Line 19-Celeste are expected to last from 2025 to 2030. The expectation is that, at the end of this period, residents of São Paulo and Guarulhos will be able to count on a more modern and efficient transport system.
What to expect from the future?
Tarcísio's decree may seem like a hard blow to companies like McDonald's, Santander and Shell, but the positive impact that the project will bring to the population outweighs the challenges. The subway in Guarulhos represents more than just an infrastructure project; it is a promise of quality urban mobility for the coming years.
Now, it remains to monitor how these expropriations and works will be conducted, ensuring that the interests of all involved are respected. After all, progress is inevitable, but it can and should be done in a way that benefits the greatest number of people.
Do you know how much it costs to invest in a McDonald's franchise? I doubt the entrepreneur would be "dispossessed" in any good way!
And rightly so!!!
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