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A strategic report by the Center for EU Transport Projects for the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure assessed the feasibility of metro systems across 12 major agglomerations. The analysis determined that Warsaw is the only city meeting all requirements for a classical metro system. Krakow was identified as having high potential for a light metro or pre-metro system, though the report noted that construction before 2040 might be unrealistic. Following these findings, Krakow Kraków officials have begun advocating for increased state and European support to develop the Parliamentary Transport Team are advancing discussions on a unified public transport system. The city is emphasizing the system, centered on metro as the backbone of its communication network construction and regional rail expansion. The city is currently conducting geological studies and preparing pre-design documentation. To support accelerate these efforts, projects, officials are calling for requesting simplified administrative legal procedures regarding environmental and heritage protections. Additionally, Regional rail efforts include the region is working on development of a Railway Pact to coordinate funding and regional connectivity, establish a horizontal timetable across the Małopolska region. This is supported by the Phoenix project project, which is set to will provide seven new trains. trains, and a decision to integrate a tram line with the Kraków-Piastów railway station. Regarding the metro, MP Dominik Jaśkowiec noted that Kraków is a primary candidate for construction alongside Warsaw. Analysis from the Center for EU Transport Projects suggests a metro system is necessary to prevent the current transit network from becoming inefficient due to high passenger density. While officials acknowledge the investment may cause significant disruption to road layouts and potential deficits, they argue it is essential for future mobility. In a separate municipal development, Kraków is moving toward implementing a local accommodation fee of up to 5 PLN per person per night. Supported by Senator Monika Piątkowska, the measure aims to generate an estimated 50 million PLN annually to offset the infrastructure impact caused by approximately 16 million annual visitors.