Sustainable Mobility

Sustainable Mobility is an approach to urban transport that favors the use of low environmental impact means — cycling, public transport, electric vehicles, car sharing — over private combustion-engine cars.

How it works #

It is based on a paradigm shift: instead of building more roads for more cars, invest in cycling infrastructure, efficient public transport, and incentives for active mobility. Cities like Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Munich demonstrate that the model works at scale.

What it’s for #

It reduces emissions, traffic, individual and collective costs, noise pollution, and land use. For the individual commuter, it means saving up to €5,450 per year and 455 hours of time compared to driving — two and a half months of life returned.

Why it matters #

Rome has 300 sunny days per year, a mild climate, and contained urban distances. It is paradoxically one of the Italian cities best suited for cycling. What’s missing is infrastructure and the courage to change habits. The ideal model combines smart working (3 remote days) with sustainable mobility (2 bike days): from 13 weekly hours commuting to 1 hour and 12 minutes.