{"id":36596,"date":"2025-10-20T16:24:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T15:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/?post_type=projects&#038;p=36596"},"modified":"2025-10-24T09:19:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T08:19:21","slug":"bologna-tram-network-italy","status":"publish","type":"projects","link":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/project\/bologna-tram-network-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Bologna Tram Network &#8211; Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"content-top-project\">\n    <div class=\"content-top-details\">\n        <svg class=\"icon-sprite details-logo\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon_deco_systra_blanc\" \/>\n        <div class=\"title\">Technical details<\/div>\n        \t        <div class=\"single-content\">\n\t            <div class=\"subtitle\">Customer<\/div>\n\t            <div class=\"desc\">Bologna Government<\/div>\n\t        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"single-content\">\n                <div class=\"subtitle\">Dates<\/div>\n                <div class=\"desc\"><p><strong>December 2017<\/strong>: Approval for the Red Line<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 2018<\/strong>: The feasibility study and design for funding were submitted<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 2019<\/strong>: Funding granted<\/p>\n<p><strong>April 2021<\/strong>: Final design authorised<\/p>\n<p><strong>April 2021 &#8211; May 2022<\/strong>: Tendering process<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"single-content\">\n                <div class=\"subtitle\">Missions<\/div>\n                <div class=\"desc\">Project management; studies; works supervision<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"single-content\">\n                <div class=\"subtitle\">Localisation<\/div>\n                <div class=\"desc\">Italy<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"single-content\">\n                <div class=\"subtitle\">Activity<\/div>\n                <div class=\"desc\">Urban Mobilities<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n           \n            \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-dusty-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Italy, renowned for its automotive heritage, is witnessing a shift in transportation trends, with an emerging inclination towards tramways. Despite a historical tram network in major cities like Rome, Turin, Naples, and Milan, the post-World War II surge in private car ownership has led to a decline in tram infrastructure. The case of Bologna emerges as a significant example of Italy&#8217;s efforts to reintegrate tramways into its urban transport landscape.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Italy, lagging in tramway infrastructure compared to other European nations, has only Florence and Palermo with second-generation tramways. Out of 25 suitable cities, only eight have tram networks, and they are not among the most prominent. Bologna, however, is set to lead the way in Italy&#8217;s tramway revival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bologna-s-significance\">Bologna&#8217;s Significance:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Italian government&#8217;s investment in 186km of new tram lines includes Bologna&#8217;s project, marked by a substantial EUR 500 million investment. Bologna, home to 400,000 people and renowned for its historic porticoes, lost its tram network in 1963. The current initiative aims to reclaim public transport legacy and address the city&#8217;s growing need for efficient mobility solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bologna&#8217;s sustainable urban mobility plan, spanning over two decades, aims to reduce car trips significantly by 2030. The city&#8217;s commitment to a network of four new tram lines\u2014the Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow\u2014illustrates a comprehensive approach. The Red Line gained approval in 2017 and has progressed rapidly, with the Green Line expected to follow soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe whole width of the road is being modified in order to make light rail as effective as possible. It\u2019s not just parking, but traffic and environmental elements too.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite><br>Paolo Marchetti, SYSTRA<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fdcfc74e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-offer-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/11\/tramway-by-systra-group-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover more here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/09\/bologna-tram-plan-building-1024x725.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12693 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><em>Urban Transformation and Placemaking:<\/em><br><br>Beyond transportation, Bologna&#8217;s tramway project serves as a catalyst for urban renewal. The Red Line&#8217;s 16.5km route signifies a balance between preserving heritage and embracing modern transport solutions. The project extends beyond transport infrastructure, incorporating elements of urban renewal and placemaking to enhance the city&#8217;s identity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/project\/bologna-tram-network-italy\/bologna-tram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/09\/bologna-tram-1024x717.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12695\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/project\/bologna-tram-network-italy\/bologna-tram-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/09\/bologna-tram-plan-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12694\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/project\/bologna-tram-network-italy\/bologna-tram-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/09\/bologna-tram-city-1024x708.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12692\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inspiration-and-international-perspective\">Inspiration and International Perspective:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bologna, entering the tramway scene later than some European counterparts, benefits from insights gained from successful international projects. Examples from Amsterdam, Manchester, Florence, and France provide valuable reference points. Bologna&#8217;s tramway initiative aligns with a global trend towards sustainable mobility and the revitalisation of urban spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bologna&#8217;s tramway transformation represents a comprehensive effort to address transportation needs, enhance urban identity, and contribute to sustainability. As Italy endeavours to catch up with European counterparts in tram development, Bologna&#8217;s project stands out as a pragmatic example, not only improving transportation but reshaping the city&#8217;s fabric for a more sustainable and accessible future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":36597,"parent":0,"template":"","type-market":[6195],"project-market":[],"project-service":[],"project-location":[],"type-service":[],"type-solution":[],"class_list":["post-36596","projects","type-projects","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","type-market-mass-transit"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Bologna Tram Network - Italy - SYSTRA Ireland<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Bologna Tram Network - Italy - 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