The Târgu Mureș Metropolitan Area Association
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Thinking Together
The priorities of the Târgu Mureș Metropolitan Area Association is accessing structural funds to create a favorable economic and social environment in the metropolitan area.
News
Zi de zi (RO)
Asociația Zona Metropolitană sprijină producătorii locali prin organizarea Pieței Produselor Metropolitane
Radio Mureș (RO)
Proiect de 12 milioane de euro pentru transportul public din Zona Metropolitană Tg. Mureș
Glasulvailor (RO)
Consilierii au decis retragerea Consiliul Județean Mureș din Zona Metropolitană Târgu Mureș
Map of Târgu-Mureș Metropolitan Area
Geographical setting
The Târgu Mureș Metropolitan Area features a topography that has influenced the development of localities over time, as well as the preservation of important natural heritage (reserves and natural parks) with valuable landscapes and ecosystems. The peri-urban area has a rich heritage, including sites and anthropogenic objectives of value, which contribute to the tourism potential of the area.
Transportation Infrastructure
The major roads that cross the Metropolitan area
- E60 European Road: This road crosses Târgu Mureș city in a north-south direction. It connects to Sovata and Brașov to the east and Cluj-Napoca to the west.
- DN15 National Road: This road crosses Târgu Mureș city in an east-west direction. It connects to Reghin to the east and Luduș and Zalău to the west.
- DN16 National Road: This road crosses Târgu Mureș city in a northeast-southwest direction. It connects to Bistrița to the northeast and Alba Iulia to the southwest.
Currently under planning is the North-Northwest Ring Road, which will connect the Municipalities of Pănet, Sâncraiu de Mureș, Târgu Mureș, Sântana de Mureș, and Ernei.
Prioritized developments
Tourist attractions
- Agrișteu Wooden Church – historical monument
- Teleki Castle in Gornești
- Statue Park in Glodeni
- Culture Palace in Târgu Mureș
- City Hall in Târgu Mureș
- Máriaffy Castle in Sângeorgiu de Mureş
- Lavender Fields in Mădăraș
- Teleki Castle in Dumbrăvioara
Description of the Area
In 2005, the Mureș County Council established the Târgu Mureș Metropolitan Area Association to build partnerships with local governments in the Târgu Mureș region. The current members include the city of Târgu Mureș, as well as the town of of Ungheni, and the Municipalities of Acățari, Bălăușeri, Ceuașu de Câmpie, Corunca, Crăciunești, Cristești, Ernei, Gheorghe Doja, Glodeni, Gornești, Livezeni, Mădăraș, Pănet, Sâncraiu de Mureș, Sângeorgiu de Mureș, Sântana de Mureș și Sânpaul.
The main goal of the Association is to identify the common interests of the localities and to develop joint projects for harmonious regional development. Due to development disparities, cooperation is crucial in areas such as drinking water supply, wastewater management, waste management, and transportation. The municipalities work together through dialogue to align their development plans.
The Association’s goal is to utilize structural funds to improve the economic and social environment of the metropolitan area.