This paper is a public transport policy proposal for building a rapid rail system in the
city of Skopje, Macedonia; replacing the proposed plan by the local government to
build a tram system.1
Analyses are made of the public transport improvement options
emphasizing on the comparison of the rapid rail and the tram systems, were it is
determined that the rapid rail is a more economically beneficial investment. A detailed
plan for the proposed “Vardar rapid rail” system is analyzed with its future impact on
city development, where it is concluded that it will promote prosperity and better
quality of life for the city inhabitants.