- Topic of the practice - The approach of Verona Municipality keeps in consideration the ICT approach as a main point. On web site http://veronamobile.it/_mobile/ it is possible to have real time information regarding: accidents, parking availability, restricted traffic area limitations, road maintenance. A webcam system is able to provide information on traffic in particular city areas.
- Location of the practice - Verona/ Italy
- Start date of the practice- 1997
- Description of the practice- The Municipality of Verona aims and strategies on mobility management are focused on:
- reducing pollutant emissions;
- optimizing travel time of public and private transports;
- improving the quality of PT services through the reduction of management costs;
- improving the commercial bus speed. Commercial bus speed is a key factor in the operation of public transport systems as it represents a direct measure of the quality of service provided to users;
- diffusion of traffic information through web (newsletter and social network);
- promotion of alternative mobility (bike-sharing).
- Evidence of success - All measures expected were realized: Reducing vehicle traffic, improved journey times with telematics systems, pressure reducing vehicular traffic on the central area through the management of a Limited Traffic Zone, facilitation of public transport, promotion of alternative mobility, less congestion, less environmental impact, improved road safety for a better quality of life.
- Contact details to obtain further information - Arch. Bruno Pezzuto - Head of Telematics Systems for Mobility and Safety - High Professionalism, Organizational unit: Traffic and Mobility, Address: Lungadige Galtarossa, 20/b 37131 VERONA, http://veronamobile.it - http://twitter.com/veronamobile