the new hospital.The building is constructed to meet the specific needs of the multifunctional medical facility. €36 million will be invested in its development, with the center becoming fully functional by early 2020. It is projected that it will serve about 250,000 patients annually. Infrastructure – transport Availability of public transportation Several public transportation routes lead through or to the Skanste neighborhood. Trams Nos. 5 and 9 go on Ganību dambis; trolley-bus No. 3 goes toward Sarkandaugava. Buses Nos. 2, 11, 24, and 49 have their stops in the neighborhood. In the future, there are projected improvements in the infrastructure, by setting up a new tramline, which will connect Skanste to the Main Railway Station in Riga, a planned stop on the new Rail Baltica line. Availability of bicycle paths The bicycle path Center–Mežaparks was unveiled in 2007. It begins at the intersection of Skanstes and Hanzas streets, running along Skanstes and then Gaujas street, crossing the railroad by Brasa station and then along Ķīšezers street and Koknese prospekts, leading to Meža prospekts. The total length of the path is and allows one to reach Mežaparks from the center in 25 minutes. The bicycle path now has a extension from Mežaparks to Vecmīlgrāvis. A further extension to Vecāķi is planned. Parking lots EuroPark at Grostonas 1The short-term pre-pay EuroPark is located next to the former Prisma supermarket. The first hour is free of charge. The parking lot is open 8.00 am – 11.00 pm. PillarThe Pillar parking lot is the largest pay parking lot in the Skanste neighborhood. It can accommodate more than 400 cars. Cars can be parked both short- and long-term (by subscription). The parking lot and its access roads are paved, the territory is fenced and lit, and has video cameras. There is snow removal in winter. The parking lot is open 24/7. EuroPark on Jāņa Dikmaņa streetAt the spacious and safe EuroPark, one can leave your car both short-term (pre-paid) and long-term (by subscription). The parking lot is open 24/7. References External links Skanste at the Riga City Council neighbourhoods portal Neighbourhoods in Riga