Bergamo urban mobility and infrastructure challenges

In Bergamo, local authorities and political figures are addressing various challenges regarding urban mobility and infrastructure projects.

Initially, municipal councilor Ida Tentorio of Fratelli d'Italia launched an inquiry into the effectiveness and costs of several mobility initiatives, including the e-Brt electric bus line, experimental shuttle services for Città Alta, and the Fiera exchange parking lot. Tentorio characterized the e-Brt project as a “mine of errors, accidents, decisions, and counter-decisions” due to constant adjustments.

Following these concerns, the Municipality and Province of Bergamo requested an urgent meeting with national and regional authorities to address significant delays in major railway construction. Officials, including Provincial President Gianfranco Gafforelli and Mayor Elena Carnevali, expressed uncertainty regarding the completion of key connections, such as the Bergamo-Ponte San Pietro line and the link to Orio al Serio Airport. Delays in bridge openings and contractual difficulties reported by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (Rfi) have made the original 2027 completion goal appear unlikely.