The future of transportation
The current scenario of Italians’ mobility is typically represented by1:
19.7% of the journeys are conducted on foot.
4.7% of the journeys are conducted by bicycle.
4.4% of the journeys are conducted on a motorcycle.
64% of the journeys are conducted by car.
7.6% of the journeys are conducted using public transportation.
This highlights that the preferred method of transportation for Italians, both within urban areas and for longer journeys, remains the automobile. This leads to a range of consequences on various fronts2:
- Increased traffic congestion: 50% of Italians report that there is a high level of traffic in their residential areas..
- Increased pollution: 46.8% of Italians reside in areas with poor air quality, and 42.3% live in noisy areas.
- Longer travel times.
- Increased psycho-physical stress.
- Greater demand for car-centric infrastructure, leading to more urban development: 53.5% of Italians struggle to find parking areas, and 68.2% report inadequate road maintenance.
In a society that is looking toward a more sustainable lifestyle, focusing on improving both health and well-being, a radical shift in the habits of Italians is necessary, supported by progress.