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Basilicata infrastructure, transport, and safety updates
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The Basilicata region continues to advance its infrastructure and resource management initiatives. Following the completion of 98% of PNRR-funded hydrogeological risk mitigation interventions, regional focus has shifted toward connectivity, service stability, and safety. Regarding transport and digital services, the region officially has launched the 11 million euro Regional Electronic Ticketing, Monitoring, and Supervision System (SMSR). This public-private partnership aims to reduce fragmentation by allowing users to purchase multi-channel tickets via web or mobile apps, featuring automatic ‘best fare’ calculations and contactless payments. Long-term connectivity plans include upgrading the Enrico Mattei airfield, restoring Frecciarossa services, and developing high-speed rail links on the Romagnano-Tito-Potenza route. However, rising operational costs have created new tensions. Regional councilors from Movimento 5 Stelle have requested emergency talks with President Vito Bardi following a surge in diesel prices, which averaged over 2.16 euros per liter in September. Data indicates fuel expenditure in Basilicata is projected to grow by more than 21 percent this year, the highest increase among Italian regions. Mayors from seventeen municipalities in the Vulture area have joined calls for crisis meetings to address the impact on supply chains and essential services. To mitigate travel needs, officials are considering a regional co-working network. Safety remains a critical priority in industrial zones. priority. In the Viggiano-Grumento Nova area, authorities and labor unions are addressing urgent concerns regarding poor road conditions, inadequate lighting, conditions and dangerous intersections following fatal accidents. intersections. Apibas has prepared an initial 300,000 euro work program, with a second phase of 700,000 euros being finalized, totaling a one-million-euro investment. investment program for road safety. Additionally, in Matera, unions are advocating for technical upgrades to waste management vehicles to ensure worker safety. Political leaders are now calling continue to call for a broader assessment of all industrial areas, such as San Nicola di Melfi, to ensure safety becomes a structural policy.
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- 2026-11-03 18:16 UTC Basilicata infrastructure, transport, and safety updates
- 2026-10-16 19:08 UTC Basilicata infrastructure, transport, and safety updates
- 2026-10-07 17:53 UTC Basilicata regional infrastructure and service developments
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- 2026-10-03 05:01 UTC Basilicata regional infrastructure and service developments
- 2026-09-18 13:33 UTC Basilicata regional infrastructure and service developments
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