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Drafting of the new Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan and updating of the General Urban Traffic Plan for the city of Udine After a tender process, TRTIngegneria, in partnership with ISFORT Istituto Superiore di Formazione e Ricerca per i Trasporti, Ambiente Italia and GVG Engineering, was selected by the Municipality of Udine to draft the city’s first Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) and update its General Urban Traffic Plan (PGTU). With regard to the PUMS, the working group’s activities are structured according to the following methodological steps, in line with the 2019 guidelines of the Ministry of Transport and the new Regulation (EU) 2024/1679 (the city of Udine is a TEN-T urban node): All phases are accompanied by a broad and structured communication and participation campaign, which involves citizens and stakeholders through public meetings, technical round tables, focus groups and online questionnaires. The PGTU is developed on the basis of the objectives and measures defined in the short-term scenario of the PUMS, detailing the characteristics and feasibility of the individual actions. During the drafting of the PGTU, a series of urban traffic nodes are subject to detailed assessment through the application of a micro-dynamic simulation model (VISSIM) integrated with the multimodal model developed for the PUMS.

Feasibility project of the mass transport system for the connection between the area of the railway station located in Latina Scalo and the city centre TRTingegneria as member of the consortium formed by Tecnosistem (leader) and One Works (partner), has been commissioned to draft the Technical and Economic Feasibility Project – PFTE – for the public transport connection between the railway station (located in Latina Scalo) and the city center of Latina. Within the project, TRTIngegneria is responsible for the preparation of the cost-benefit analysis and risk analyses. The Cost-Benefit Analysis evaluates, by comparison, different alternatives of the public transport lines’ routes through the calculation of their main economic indicators (Economic Net Present Value – ENPV and Economic Internal Rate of Return – EIRR). The basic approach of every evaluation is the comparison of different alternative scenarios against the reference scenario of no project implementation. The analysis is conducted considering the MIT Guidelines for the evaluation of investments in public works (2017) and the recent Addendums for the submission of applications for access to resources designated for Rapid Mass Transport by Fixed Installations and for the evaluation of railway projects (2021). As required by the ministerial guidelines, the economic analysis is accompanied by the qualitative risk analysis and the quantitative risk analysis, that has been developed using the specialized software (@Risk). The @Risk software employs Monte Carlo simulation, a statistical technique that involves running multiple simulations using random variables to generate possible outcomes for a decision or event. The quantitative risk analysis is enhanced with sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, and their optimization. For the main statistical variables (e.g., investment costs, operational costs, benefits, etc.), the software allows choosing from numerous distribution curves and generates numerical and graphic outputs with the calculation of P90 and/or P80 and P50 probabilities for the results of the analyses conducted.

Technical assistance to assess the potential demand for a public transport system in the ceramic district area and connections to Modena The Transport Infrastructure and Sustainable Mobility Sector – General Directorate for Territorial and Environmental Management of the Emilia-Romagna Region entrusted TRT Ingegneria with the “Technical assistance aimed at assessing the potential demand for a public transport system in the area of the ceramic district and connections with Modena”. The purpose of the study was to carry out an analysis of possible alternatives for the local public transport system along the corridor between Sassuolo and Vignola. In the first instance the study analysed the main characteristics of the area considering: current rail and road public transport offer, both in terms of routes and active services; travel demand based on available sources, both local and regional. In particular, reference was made to the Origin-Destination (OD) matrices estimated by PRIT2025, the PUMS of Modena and the Distretto Ceramico, as well as data on the demand transported by LPT services in the area; various sector planning documents currently in force, in order to better understand what is envisaged in the corridor under study.   Starting from this knowledge base, the study identified five different alternatives for new public transport services between Sassuolo and Vignola for a subsequent preliminary assessment. The preliminary assessment cross-referenced demand data with supply data referring to the different systems (capacity, performance, costs, investment and management, etc.) and was complemented by a multi-criteria analysis that followed three main steps: definition of evaluation criteria and sub-criteria; estimation of the criteria weights through the involvement of local administrators and stakeholders by means of interviews; normalisation of the measurements to ensure comparability.  

Urban reorganization and landscape requalification sheet – Logistic hub in Isola della Scala The Municipality of Isola della Scala, affected by the provisions of the «Quadrante Europa Area Plan» (PAQE), which include – among others – the development of a logistics hub on its territory, has entrusted TRT Ingegneria with the service of drafting a Masterplan called «Urban reorganization and landscape requalification sheet». The focal point of the logistics hub is the provision for an intermodal centre, an infrastructure specialized in rail-to-rail and rail-to-road exchange functions located along the Verona-Bologna railway line (on the Brenner route and part of the TEN-T «Scandinavian-Mediterranean» corridor). Methodologically, the drafting process of the Masterplan is structured into the following macro-actions: Analysis of the regulatory and planning framework, starting from the PAQE, the Territorial Plan (PAT) of the Municipality of Isola della Scala, and its Intervention Plan (PI); Analysis of the urban and landscape context, with specific reference to the portions of urbanized territory as well as to agricultural and environmentally valuable and landscape territory; Analysis of the mobility networks and services, including existing, planned, and envisaged private and public connections (with specific reference to the 11 themed areas identified by the PAQE) and the road and rail accessibility conditions to the intermodal centre’s location; Definition of macro-intervention strategies and subsequent discussion of intervention options, both with the Municipality and with the main stakeholders involved in urban and territorial transformations; Drafting of the Masterplan through a unitary study and proposal of the 11 themes identified in the PAQE («The city of education», «Relocation of the hospital hub», «Area of research and innovative tertiary», «Area for agri-food development», «The rice supply chain», «Intermodal centre area», «Area for logistics and agri-food and innovation supply chain», «Market road area», «Agro-cultural paths», «The eco-mills of the Tartaro River», and «Agricamping area»); particular attention is paid to defining the urban and transport needs necessary to achieve the development of the logistics hub for the enhancement of the agri-food sector and tourism; Qualitative evaluation of the feasibility and sustainability of the proposals.  

Drafting mobility scenarios for the Territorial Plan for the Metropolitan City of Naples TRTIng, grouped with Telos, Ambiente Italia, Geores, Nemo and Sociolab, was in charge of drafting the Territorial Plan of the Metropolitan (PTM) City of Naples. In particular, TRT supports the working group in analyzing the current assets of mobility and transport infrastructures and in defining future policies and interventions taking into account the SUMP (Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan) of the Metropolitan City currently being adopted. The PTM of the Metropolitan City of Naples wants to be a shared territorial project to effectively pursue the objectives of sustainable development and the reduction of land consumption, strengthening and enhancing the infrastructure networks and public mobility systems in synergy with the SUMP. The plan focuses on urban regeneration and on the redevelopment of the existing building heritage, the upgrading and redevelopment of services and public spaces, the construction of the metropolitan ecological network as well as the protection and enhancement of all landscapes.

Cesena Sport City: network of cycling routes connecting sports areas in Cesena Following the victory in the design competition organized by the Municipality of Cesena in 2021, TRTIngegneria is developing a project for cycling connections as part of a broader activity to prepare the final and executive project, as well as safety coordination, aimed at the redevelopment of five sports areas. The project is named «Cesena Sport City». TRTIngegneria is working in partnership with Degli Esposti Architetti Srl (lead partner), CEAS Srl, various professional architects, engineers, and geologists (Elisa Cristiana Cattaneo, Angelo Bolzoni, Umberto Guerra, and Marcello Brugola), and benefits from the technical consultancy of GVG Engineering Srl. Specifically, TRTIngegneria’s activities involve defining and subsequently designing some cycling routes connecting the city center and the new sports hubs covered by the project. In the development of these activities, a methodology is adopted to emphasize and achieve: the construction of a cycling infrastructure based on the concept of a «city for diachronic sections», which means a timeline that can be traversed with slow mobility for daily commuting; strengthening the «Bicipolitana» and the «VeloCe» projects (as planned in the Cesena SUMP); weaving together internal molecular structures, redeveloping and enhancing existing routes, and implementing small actions through the construction of new sections that integrate existing elements; connecting with bike sharing and bike stop points in the project areas, creating small exchange hubs between motorists and cyclists.   The use of roads as public spaces and the desire to establish a direct relationship between the city and the surrounding areas lead to proposing actions that aim to question and overturn the current car-pedestrian and car-cyclist hierarchy, reallocating space from parked cars to improve the usability of public spaces.   [tw_button icon=”” link=”http://www.trt.it/en/projects/” size=”small” rounded=”false” style=”flat” hover=”default” color=”#223468″ target=”_self”]Projects[/tw_button]

Drafting of the Cycling Mobility Plan of the Municipality of Ugento (Salento), strategic vision to promote cycling for daily travel and for tourism The Municipal Administration of Ugento has entrusted “TRT Ingegneria” with the drafting of the Municipal Cycling Mobility Plan, after obtaining funding from the Puglia Region in 2021. The territory of Ugento is characterised by a strong vocation for tourism. This is due to the possibility of taking advantage of its numerous natural and environmental resources, including its marinas and parks, as well as the presence of a significant historical and cultural heritage. The primary public will for the area is to enhance and support the tourism system, and in this regard, cycling plays a particularly important role. Given the characteristics of the city of Ugento, the proposed bicycle network is developed by integrating the central urban area with the extensive network of existing suburban paths and white roads. This is done to define a complete active mobility network in the entire municipal territory that supports not only daily movements but also recreational and leisure trips. The Cycling Plan proposal considers as a starting point some references projects that involve the municipal territory at various levels. These are “La ciclovia dei Tre Mari”, the ongoing “Project for the construction of bicycle paths in the municipality of Ugento” and the proposal contained in the “Plan for the Ugento Litoral Regional Natural Park “. The plan elaboration was structured in two phases: The first phase, called “Cognitive framework and guidelines”, contains the analysis of the current state of cycling mobility in Ugento. It analyses the supply and demand of cycling routes and related services, as well as the social and environmental impacts. This document also contains the regulatory, planning and programming framework. The second phase, called “Drafting the Plan Document”, contains the definition of the objectives and strategies, as well as the description of the method used to identify priorities for action. The document presents the design of the cycle network, identifies services dedicated to cycling, and communication activities to encourage cycling. Finally, the document is completed by the investment cost estimation and the definition of the indicators for monitoring the planned actions. The Plan was adopted by the Municipal Council on 26.01.2023 and received the declaration of non-subjection to the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) on 21.04.2023 by the competent Authority. On 05.07.2023, it was approved by the Municipal Council.   [tw_button icon=”” link=”http://www.trt.it/en/projects/” size=”small” rounded=”false” style=”flat” hover=”default” color=”#223468″ target=”_self”]Projects[/tw_button]

Design and technical assistance for the implementation and tendering of a seasonal public transport service in the Municipality of Ugento (Lecce, Italy) TRTIngegneria was commissioned by the municipality of Ugento to support the definition of a public transport service to be provided during the summer months to connect all the coastal localities in its territory (Torre San Giovanni, Fontanelle, Torre Mozza and Torre Vado), as well as between the more inland areas (the urban centre and the Gemini hamlet) and the coast. The activities concern in particular the establishment of a new municipal bus line and some shuttle services, the revision of the extra-urban public transport services already offered in the area, as well as the preparation of tender documents for the assignment of the new seasonal transport service. The design of the new bus line includes the identification and verification of stopping points, the definition of routes and the operating schedule. The new service is proposed as an integration with the current offer of extra-urban services connecting Ugento with the municipalities of: Casarano, Gallipoli and Santa Maria di Leuca as well as with the planned TAD flexible transport system of the Area Interna Sud Salento. The service will be tested during the 2023 tourist season in order to calibrate the final tender scheme and prepare the subsequent multi-year tender. TRTIngegneria also provided indications with respect to the overall mobility system of the coastal area, verifying the offer of parking in dedicated parking areas, parking on the road and the forecast of a shuttle system from the parking areas and stops to the access to the sea and bathing facilities   [tw_button icon=”” link=”http://www.trt.it/en/projects/” size=”small” rounded=”false” style=”flat” hover=”default” color=”#223468″ target=”_self”]Projects[/tw_button]