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Sustainable mobility and smart city transitions discussed at Rome Eco Festival
The Eco Festival of Sustainable Mobility and Smart Cities in Rome highlighted the ongoing transformation of urban transport. Key discussions focused on the convergence of electrification and automation, with experts from ACI-Fondazione Caracciolo suggesting that artificial intelligence and autonomous driving could significantly reduce accidents and emissions.
Urban planners and officials emphasized the importance of intermodality—integrating bicycles, public transit, and shared mobility—alongside green infrastructure like urban trees and water management to combat climate change. In Milan, discussions centered on creating a cohesive ecosystem of digital services and diverse transport modes to address urban congestion.
On a legislative level, the European Commission is proposing new rules for multimodal and rail mobility to simplify travel and strengthen passenger rights. Meanwhile, in Modena, the establishment of EnerMOlab marks a new collaborative effort between schools and industry to train technicians in energy transition technologies, including hydrogen and electric mobility.
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ACI Fondazione Caracciolo · ACI-Fondazione Caracciolo · CNA Turismo e Commercio · Eco Festival della Mobilità Sostenibile e delle Città Intelligenti · EnerMOlab · European Commission · European Parliament · Francesco Scotto · Matteo Ricci · Pesaro · Rome
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The package aims to introduce better protections for travelers using a single ticket for services managed by multiple operators. ferrara.cna.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Matteo Ricci stated that the future of urban movement lies in intermodality, combining various transport modes. www.inliberta.it · lamilano.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ricci advocated for the development of 'sponge cities' to improve urban water management and recovery. www.inliberta.it · lamilano.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The European Commission presented a new legislative package regarding multimodal and rail mobility. ferrara.cna.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposed legislation includes new rules for multimodal booking platforms and increased openness in the railway ticketing market. ferrara.cna.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ricci argued that smart cities must include urban greenery and shade to combat climate change. www.inliberta.it · lamilano.it