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$82 Million Budgeted for Massive New Transportation Hub in Central Israel
Israel approves $82 million for the "Pilots" Integrated Transportation Center near Be'erot Yitzhak, featuring 186 electric bus stops and 1,200 parking spaces.
Jerusalem, 18 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety and Ministry of Finance approved a budget increase of 205 million Shekels s ($65 million) for the establishment of the “Pilots” Integrated Transportation Center (ITC). With the approval of the additional budget, the total cost of the project is over 260 million Shekels ($82 million).
The Pilots’ ITC, implemented through the Cross-Israel Company, will be established near the intersection of the future Highways 40 and 46, in the area of Be’erot Yitzhak, between Yehud Monson and Bnei Atarot, in the center of the country.
The project includes a modern public transportation terminal with 186 electric bus stops and a large-scale “park and ride” parking lot for 1,200 vehicles.
The center will create direct connectivity to the end station of the purple line of the Tel Aviv light rail, and will include the construction of dedicated bridges for vehicles, buses and pedestrians to ensure maximum flow and safety.
