{"id":45513,"date":"2025-09-09T10:44:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T10:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pulse-z.eu\/bologna-slows-down-to-speed-up-how-a-30-km-h-city-is-redefining-urban-living\/"},"modified":"2025-09-10T07:52:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T07:52:01","slug":"bolonia-zwalnia-by-przyspieszyc-jak-miasto-z-predkoscia-30-km-h-zmienia-definicje-zycia-miejskiego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pulse-z.eu\/pl\/bolonia-zwalnia-by-przyspieszyc-jak-miasto-z-predkoscia-30-km-h-zmienia-definicje-zycia-miejskiego\/","title":{"rendered":"Bolonia zwalnia, by przyspieszy\u0107: jak miasto z pr\u0119dko\u015bci\u0105 30 km\/h zmienia definicj\u0119 \u017cycia miejskiego"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lower speeds, safer streets <\/p>\n

Slowing down traffic was a safety move, but also part of a wider city strategy focused on reclaiming public space, promoting green mobility, and making the city more livable for everyone. The results? Fewer accidents, more green spaces \u2014 and growing public support.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just two weeks after introducing the 30 km\/h limit, road accidents dropped by 21%, and pedestrian-involved collisions decreased by 27%. One year later, not a single pedestrian fatality had occurred in Bologna.<\/span><\/p>\n

But beyond numbers, a cultural shift was happening. More and more drivers are adjusting to the new rules, and residents are starting to see streets not just as routes for cars, but as shared spaces for people walking, cycling, or with limited mobility.<\/span><\/p>\n

Urban redesign: for people, not cars <\/p>\n

The speed limit is just one part of Bologna\u2019s broader urban renewal plan. Alongside \u201cCitt\u00e0 30<\/a>\u201d, the city is redesigning streets, introducing traffic-calming zones, car-free areas, and \u201cschool streets\u201d where traffic is limited around educational institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The focus is on vulnerable groups \u2014 children, elderly people, and people with disabilities. The goal: create a more accessible, inclusive, and people-centered city.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other key investments include removing physical barriers, updating public infrastructure, and building two new tram lines to improve access to underserved neighborhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n

Greening the grey <\/p>\n

Through the \u201cBologna Verde\u201d program, the city is bringing green spaces into forgotten corners \u2014 especially in areas that lack parks or recreational facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Trees, parks, and community gardens don\u2019t just look good \u2014 they fight climate change, improve air quality, and make neighborhoods healthier and more enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Citizens are directly involved. Through \u201cDistrict Labs\u201d, locals work side-by-side with city officials to co-design their neighborhood \u2014 turning parking spots into plazas and creating pilot pedestrian zones that reflect local needs and ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Night mobility and inclusive transport <\/p>\n

Bologna has also addressed the needs of people traveling at night. A special night bus line called <\/span>Nottambula<\/span> connects the suburbs with the city center after dark.<\/span><\/p>\n

The buses are staffed by trained personnel ready to help women traveling alone, seniors, or people with disabilities, making nighttime travel safer and more inclusive.<\/span><\/p>\n

The city\u2019s inclusive approach extends beyond infrastructure \u2014 it’s about comfort, safety, and equal access to services for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Resistance and response <\/p>\n

Not everyone was thrilled. While families and road safety advocates welcomed the changes, some in the transport sector\u2014especially taxi drivers and couriers\u2014pushed back, citing longer routes and economic losses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Taxi associations even tried to challenge the policy in court, but the regional tribunal upheld Bologna\u2019s decision. That ruling cemented Bologna\u2019s role as a leader in urban transformation.<\/span><\/p>\n

To ease tensions, the city launched a network of Citt\u00e0 30 Ambassadors \u2014 local volunteers who engage with residents, explain the project\u2019s goals, and address concerns. This human approach has helped build trust and community support.<\/span><\/p>\n

A model for Europe <\/p>\n

Thanks to its innovative vision and effective execution, Bologna won the 2024 European Mobility Week Award and now leads a European task force on low-speed zones. Its mission? Help other cities replicate the success, sharing not just legal or technical advice, but also cultural and communication strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bologna proves that real change isn\u2019t only about roads and regulations\u2014it\u2019s also about education, dialogue, and citizen participation.<\/span><\/p>\n

A new normal: cities built for people<\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/h3>\n

Bologna\u2019s experience shows that even radical change can work when it\u2019s done transparently, with community involvement and a focus on shared well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n

A year into \u201cCitt\u00e0 30<\/a>\u201d, the city hasn\u2019t just made its streets safer \u2014 it has reimagined public space, replacing chaos and concrete with a greener, fairer, and more human vision of the future.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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