YTV

YTV or Helsinki Metropolitan Area Council is a government body for the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, the capital area of Finland, including Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen. YTV is subordinated to the Region Assembly.

MISSION

YTV's mission is to improve the capital area's development by high quality public transports, waste management and air protection. In addition a "development planning unit" has the purpose to increase cooperation between the four town-administrations involved, particularly regarding planning of land use.

ECONOMY

YTV used €155.6 millions in 2002 and its income was €160.3 millions. Traffic and waste management make up 97% of YTV:s expenditure. About 70% of the income consist of customer fees for public transports and waste management.