Bologna SUMP

“Ad altra velocit?” or “At a different speed” is the motto for the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) of the Italian city of Bologna. The motto was anything but random: Unveiled in 2016, SUMP will make a huge impact, on both the city itself and the entire metropolitan region. The main goal of the SUMP is to reduce transport-related greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and make Bologna a livable city where residents can lead a more mindful lifestyle. To effectively track the change, Bologna has defined 5 areas and set separate targets for them: Accessibility: increase the accessibility of public places for people with disabilities by 90%; Climate protection: 50% more rail freight transport instead of trucks and 16% less CO2 from cars; Air quality: establishing new public transport services, increasing the number of trips by public transport by 46% by 2030; Traffic safety: introducing a speed limit and Vision Zero; Quality of life: 20% more pedestrian paths and 538 km of new bike lanes. “At a different speed” does not mean slowing down life in Bologna, but making it more sustainable, accessible and enjoyable for everyone.