Matera residents protest via Taranto one-way traffic ordinance

Matera via Taranto traffic regulations one-way street urban mobility

Residents in Matera are protesting a one-way traffic ordinance on via Taranto, which they claim has caused significant disruption for over 400 families. The measure, which entered into force in early 2026, was reportedly presented to citizens as a temporary experiment, but has since been formalized through an official ordinance.

Local residents, organized through a committee, report that the change forces drivers to take detours of nearly two kilometers to reach their homes, leading to increased fuel consumption and emissions. They also note that the new traffic flow has caused congestion on nearby streets, such as via Mattei, and has complicated waste collection services due to maneuvering difficulties for larger vehicles.

Councilor Angelo Rubino has filed a formal inquiry requesting the municipal administration to provide technical reports and monitoring data that justified the decision. Residents have expressed frustration that the change has not improved parking availability and are planning a petition to demand a meeting with local officials.

Entities

Angelo Rubino · Benedetta Tralli · Comitato Residenti di via Taranto · Matera

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Councilor Angelo Rubino filed a formal inquiry requesting technical documentation and monitoring data regarding the one-way traffic ordinance. mail.we-news.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The traffic change has caused congestion on via Mattei and near the intersection of via Taranto and via Sallustio. mail.we-news.com · giornalemio.it
[● 2 SOURCES] The new traffic rules have not changed the parking situation in the area. giornalemio.it · www.quotidianodelsud.it
[● 2 SOURCES] Residents must travel an additional distance of nearly two kilometers to reach their homes. giornalemio.it · www.quotidianodelsud.it
[● 2 SOURCES] The one-way traffic measure was initially presented to citizens as an experimental or temporary measure. giornalemio.it · www.quotidianodelsud.it
[● 2 SOURCES] The one-way traffic measure affects more than 400 families. mail.we-news.com · giornalemio.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The traffic changes have interfered with waste collection services. www.quotidianodelsud.it

Sources

Matera, via Taranto: interrogazione sul senso unico dopo le proteste dei residenti [mail.we-news.com]

20 days ago

Matera: residenti contro senso unico in via Taranto e lamentano “Disagi enormi per oltre 400 famiglie” [giornalemio.it]

21 days ago

Matera, i residenti di via Taranto: «Liberate la strada dal senso unico» - Il Quotidiano del Sud [www.quotidianodelsud.it]

21 days ago