The participation in research projects in international consortia allows TRT staff to develop new methodological approaches, analyse the latest technologies made available on the market, develop innovative mobility policies, etc.
The in-depth knowledge of the decision-making processes, associated with quantitative analysis capabilities, allows TRT to provide valuable technical assistance and careful strategic advice to private and public operators, both at national and European levels.
Both in Italy and at an international scale, TRT provides technical assistance to decision-makers involved in the development of the trans-European networks, facilitating the growth of multimodal, efficient, integrated and sustainable transport systems.
At urban level, TRT is continuously innovating methods and analytical planning tools (both macro and micro-scale) and is active to promote the implementation of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans in Italy and in Europe.
- Poggiardo AI SMART: Identification and characterisation of cycle tourism routes in the Idruntine hinterland AISmart (Adriatic Ionian Small Port Network) is a strategic project of the Interreg Italy-Greece Programme, coordinated by the Apulia Region, which aims at the implementation and development of a common port network in the Adriatic-Ionian area based on the concept of “smart, green and integrated port” and which has among its objectives the enhancement of the natural and landscape resources of the hinterland. The Municipality of Poggiardo, leader of a grouping of 18 municipalities in the idruntina area that participating in the project, has entrusted TRT with the identification and the characterisation of cycling routes for the fruition of the inner territory and the coastline. The activities conducted have concerned: The network and itineraries identified have been described through maps and GPX tracks as well as by “travel stories” and videos for inclusion in the AI Smart platform.
- Road transport network and high speed railway station Vesuvio Est analysis ACaMIR (the Campania Region Agency for Mobility, Infrastructure and Networks) has entrusted the ‘Transport studies related to the accessibility of the Sorrento and Amalfi peninsula starting from the terrestrial transport networks, with particular attention to the Vesuvio est exchange node“ contract to the consortium led by TRTIngegneria srl and composed by Tecnosistem spa and Eng. Antonio Masturzo. The study activities are divided into two lots: • Lot 1A related to the analysis and proposal for the improvement of accessibility to the area of the Amalfi and Sorrento coast, • Lot 1B related to the estimation of the potential demand for access to the Sarnese-Nocerina area also through the construction of a new High Speed rail station in the Striano area. In the transport analysis, conducted as part of Lot 1A, different alternative routes to the current SS145 Sorrentina road were identified in order to reduce the pressure on the heavy trafficked road, that has sections of reduced capacity and with large parts crossing urbanized territory. The results of the model simulations of the various infrastructural scenarios tested and the quantification of the implementation costs were used for the drafting of the cost-benefit analysis and the qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. For Lot 1B, a multimodal simulation model was applied to verify, in light of the introduction of the new High Speed rail Striano station and the reorganization of public transport lines feeding the new intermodal node, the demand potentially attracted by the new structure of the area’s mobility. For the analysis of the area long-distance potential demand, big data from mobile phones were used to identify the movements of origin and destination that currently already use the long-distance railway network to access the railway stations of Naples and Salerno.
- Preliminary Mobility Study: PA1 and AT1 Development areas TRT supported the identification of transport and infrastructure solutions required to ensure the sustainable development of the PA1 – North Development Area and AT1 – South Development Area in the Municipality of Rozzano (MI). The study assessed the impacts of the planned urban developments on both the road network and public transport system, identifying the most effective measures to maintain adequate accessibility and operational performance. TRT’s activities included: • analysing the existing transport supply, including the road network, public transport services, cycling infrastructure, and multimodal accessibility; • carrying out a comprehensive traffic survey campaign using radar equipment and video monitoring to collect traffic flows and turning-movement data at key intersections; • updating origin-destination matrices and calibrating a dynamic traffic microsimulation model developed using PTV Vissim software; • estimating the mobility demand generated by the new developments and testing alternative infrastructure scenarios; • evaluating public transport enhancement measures to support the future urban expansion areas. The analyses highlighted a transport network already operating close to capacity, with more than 29,000 vehicles per day on the SP35 corridor and approximately 9,000 vehicles during peak hours. The combined development of PA1 and AT1 is expected to generate more than 1,050 additional vehicles during peak periods, making targeted infrastructure upgrades necessary to preserve network performance. The simulations identified the construction of a grade-separated flyover connecting the SP35 corridor and Via Gran San Bernardo as the preferred solution, complemented by road network improvements and public transport enhancements. This scenario would reduce average delays by up to 60%, increase average travel speeds, and maintain satisfactory levels of service across the study area. Through extensive field surveys, advanced transport modelling, and scenario-based assessments, TRT provided the client with a comprehensive technical framework to support the development of the new urban districts, ensuring efficient, accessible, and sustainable mobility conditions over the long term.
- Mobility Study for the 2040 Master Plan The project supported the development of the Treviso Antonio Canova Airport Masterplan 2040 through the assessment of the transport and traffic impacts associated with the airport’s future growth. The study examined airport accessibility, the performance of the surrounding road network, and the capacity of existing infrastructure to accommodate future mobility demand, identifying the most effective solutions to ensure safe and efficient operations. TRT’s activities included: • analysing the existing transport supply, including the road network, intersections, public transport services, parking facilities, and cycling connections; • carrying out an extensive mobility survey campaign through automatic traffic counts, intersection turning-movement surveys, and passenger mobility questionnaires; • reconstructing travel demand patterns and origin-destination matrices for the study area; • developing future scenarios related to airport traffic growth and the infrastructure measures proposed within the Masterplan; • designing and calibrating a dynamic traffic microsimulation model using PTV Vissim to assess the operational performance of future scenarios. The analyses highlighted the strategic role of the SR 515 Noalese corridor and the SR 53 ring road in providing access to the airport, enabling a detailed assessment of the impacts of alternative design solutions on traffic operations, intersection performance, and parking accessibility. The study also identified targeted recommendations to improve integration with public transport services, enhance cycling accessibility, and optimize airport access management. Through extensive field surveys, advanced transport modelling, and scenario-based assessments, TRT provided SAVE Group with robust technical support for the definition of the Masterplan 2040, contributing to the planning of a sustainable, efficient, and well-integrated airport development strategy.
- Drafting of a strategic Masterplan for the City of Verona: transportation aspects and specialized consultancy in the drafting activities of the new Territorial Plan TRT Trasporti e Territorio was appointed by the Municipality of Verona to support the preparation of the strategic Masterplan and project guidelines for the city’s mobility system. In addition to drafting the Masterplan, TRT provides methodological, specialist and operational support throughout the different phases of preparation and approval of the PAT, the Territorial Planning Plan. The specialist activities began with an initial knowledge-building phase, preparatory to the definition of the Masterplan and aimed at reconstructing the reference framework. This phase included an analysis of the current mobility and transport system in the study area, as well as a process of consultation and engagement with key stakeholders. Based on the analyses carried out, the strategic Masterplan for the City of Verona was developed through a comparative assessment of infrastructure interventions, aimed at defining their relevance, consistency with the plan objectives and implementation priority. This work led to the preparation of the specialist contribution on mobility and transport within the PAT, including the infrastructure framework map supporting the city’s urban development. The Preliminary PAT Document was adopted by the Municipal Executive Committee on 30 December 2024. The second phase of activities focused, on the one hand, on the technical assessment of selected road network solutions, developed as part of a multidisciplinary process with the other professionals involved in the PAT and supported by the use of a traffic simulation tool to analyse different road traffic scenarios. On the other hand, this phase included the preparation of specific integrated project masterplans for each quadrant or sensitive area of the city. The PAT, in its version ready for approval, has now been delivered to the Municipal Administration.
- Boosting regional economic development in the Balkans with the “Giro di Ciro” Greenway “The “Giro di Ciro” was a transnational greenway project in the Western Balkans, commissioned by the World Bank to support governments in the region, with a specific focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina, in moving the project from concept towards implementation. It aimed to convert the historic Belgrade-to-Adriatic narrow-gauge railway, developed between the 1800s and 1900s, into a pedestrian and cycling greenway of more than 800 km across Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro. The assignment focused on the Bosnian section and included the following activities: • Defining a shared transnational vision and narrative for the Giro di Ciro corridor, supported by a cost-benefit analysis and an assessment of its tourism and economic potential, later translated into a promotional brochure and communication materials; • Proposing a National Greenway Framework for the development, governance and management of a greenway network in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the Giro di Ciro, discussed with key national institutions; • Preparing a Preliminary Study for a priority 150 km section in Bosnia and Herzegovina, based on an assessment of the former railway corridor and its territorial context; • Engaging institutional and local stakeholders and disseminating project results, including the organisation of a final high-level conference in Sarajevo. During the Sarajevo Cycling Forum, organised by TRT on 3 June as the final project event and hosted by UNESCO at the United Nations venue in Sarajevo, the Giro di Ciro route was approved for integration into the TEN-T EuroVelo network promoted by ECF as EuroVelo 21. This recognition confirmed the international relevance of the corridor and provided a basis for the future development. Through this work, TRT strengthened its expertise in transnational greenway planning, cycle tourism, stakeholder coordination and the reuse of disused railway corridors as active mobility infrastructure, developing approaches applicable to similar future projects.
- Drafting of a Technical and Economic Feasibility Study (PFTE) for a cycle path along Via della Birona in Monza TRTIngegneria was commissioned by architect Andrea Nonni to assist in the preparation of project design documents for the Municipality of Monza’s participation in the Lombardy Region’s ‘Strade Verdi’ (Green Roads) tender. Specifically, the contribution is required for the drafting of the PFTE (Preliminary Technical Project) of a cycle path along Via della Birona in Monza, Italy and the related works for its inclusion in the areas in front of the entrance to the nursery and primary schools in Via Debussy. The project involved the construction of a one-way cycle path along the entire length of Via della Birona, divided into two sections (one one-way northbound in the southern part and one southbound in the northern part of Via Beethoven). The infrastructure integration work included: • the renovation of the car park along Via della Birona, with the use of draining paving and devices for groundwater filtration; • the implementation of speed reduction measures along Via della Birona and Via Debussy, through the construction of a speed bump at the intersection with Via Beethoven and a raised crossing on Via Debussy; • the construction of new paving for the parking areas in front of schools that allows rainwater to filter through, including a filter tank; • green spaces with plants capable of filtering atmospheric pollutants, accompanied by a playground, pedestrian areas serving schools to improve their accessibility, together with bicycle parking facilities (racks), benches and other street furniture.
- Assessment of the impact on traffic of the opening of the new campus of the University of Turin, ‘Città delle Scienze e dell’Ambiente’ (City of Science and Environment), located in Grugliasco, Metropolitan City of Turin TRT was chosen by Zona Ovest di Torino srl to provide modelling support in defining the impact of the new campus of the University of Turin, ‘Città delle Scienze e dell’Ambiente’ (City of Science and Environment), in the municipality of Grugliasco. The new campus includes facilities for the Chemistry and Biology Departments, spaces for research, teaching and ancillary services for students, covering a total of approximately 90.000 m2 and is expected to double the university population (from the current 5,000 to approximately 10,000). The study begins with the VISUM model developed by TRT on behalf of Zona Ovest and the Municipality of Grugliasco as part of the support assignment for the evaluation of the PGTU, further refining its calibration through a traffic detection campaign. The macroscopic model was used for the municipal-scale assessment of the opening of the new campus, while the local impact assessment was carried out using a dynamic microscopic simulation model in the VISSIM environment. The study took into account various data sources, in addition to ad hoc surveys, of a demographic and statistical nature on the student population and university staff involved in the transfer (keeping teachers separate from researchers, research fellows, scholarship holders, technical and administrative staff, etc.) as well as information on the current travel habits of people who already gravitate towards Grugliasco (where the veterinary, agrovet, agricultural and “agrinnova” facilities are located), including modes of transport, weekly campus attendance, the number of years students are behind in their studies, and the location of their domicile or residence. The analyses carried out have made it possible to identify the configuration and adaptation measures for the road network that are most effective in mitigating the impact of the opening of the university campus.
- Design and technical assistance for the award of the Local Public Transport service of the Municipality of Arzachena The Municipality of Arzachena entrusted TRT with the service of “Design and technical assistance for the award of the Local Public Transport service of the Municipality of Arzachena”. The assignment involves activities aimed at the design and assistance for the awarding of the Local Public Transport (LPT) service contract for the Municipality of Arzachena. The work is structured into three main phases: •Preliminary territorial and transport analysis, aimed at understanding the territorial dynamics and the characteristics of the existing service; •Planning and design of the public transport service, consisting of the definition of the characteristics of the proposed public transport service; •Technical assistance to the procedures for the selection and award of the service, consisting of technical support to the Municipality for the preparation of the tender documents and for all phases of the award procedure. The first phase of analysis aims to reconstruct the current framework of local mobility, considering the settlement, demographic and tourist characteristics of the municipal area, as well as analysing transport demand through specific investigations. The second phase is based on the results of the knowledge framework reconstruction to develop a new transport offer configuration, consistent with the mobility needs of the different user groups, both in summer (tourists) and winter (residents), distinguishing between annual service, seasonal summer service and any flexible services. The activities also include technical assistance to the Municipality of Arzachena in the preparation of the special tender specifications, the tender rules and the service contract scheme. To date, TRT has completed the preliminary territorial and transport analysis.
- Municipality of Fermo, Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan Following a tender procedure, the Municipality of Fermo entrusted TRT, together with local experts, with drafting the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (PUMS) and the related Preliminary Environmental Report – Screening procedure for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).The drafting of the PUMS is structured in three phases. The first phase is related to the definition of guidelines, including the knowledge framework of the mobility system and the SWOT analysis, leading to the formulation of objectives and strategies. The planning-programming framework was defined at regional, provincial, and local levels, along with the territorial and socio-economic context of the planning area, the supply of transport networks and services, mobility demand, and the social (accidents) and environmental impacts generated by the mobility system. The second phase includes the drafting of the preliminary PUMS report, which builds on the knowledge framework to identify planning scenarios and related actions. This document allows the initiation of the SEA screening procedure, providing the essential information to assess the environmental impact of the Plan. In parallel with the first and during the second phase, a participation process was developed involving local stakeholders: initially to identify the critical issues of the mobility system and later to critically review the system of actions forming the Plan’s scenario. The feedback received helped refine the definition of scenarios based on comments and suggestions. The third phase is the drafting of the final Plan document, which includes not only the contents of the second phase but also the results of the MOMOS model application, as well as cost estimates and target indicators.
- Update of the Urban Traffic Plan (UTP) of the Municipality of Piacenza, a short-term (two-year) implementation tool of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan The Municipality of Piacenza has commissioned TRT to draft the monitoring report for the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) (document submitted and registered on 10/08/2023) and to update the Urban Traffic Plan (UTP). The UTP is a short-term implementation plan (covering a two-year period) aimed at carrying out the interventions foreseen in the Short-Term Scenario of the SUMP. The development of Piacenza’s UTP follows the guidelines set out in the Ministerial Directives of 1995 and the most recent updates to the Italian Highway Code. The monitoring of the SUMP lays the foundation for selecting the interventions that define the scenarios of the UTP. In fact, the document reports on the updated state of urban mobility in Piacenza, assessing the progress and impacts of the actions taken since the approval of the SUMP in December 2020. Based on this evidence, the most consistent interventions with the SUMP’s short-term scenario (2–3 years) have been selected. This selection also considered existing planning tools, such as the 2024–2026 Three-Year Public Works Program, the Cycling Plan (approved on 17/04/2023), the Smart City Plan (October 2019), the Environmental Noise Action Plan, and other strategic documents. The UTP was developed in three main phases: With Municipal Resolution No. 23 of 11 February 2025, the Draft Plan was adopted. Following the 30-day period dedicated to public consultation, and the related replies/amendments, the Plan was definitely approved by the Municipal Council with Resolution No. 25 of 22/09/2025.
- Study to identify the perimeter of a Restricted Traffic Zone within the inhabited area of Cusago (Milan) TRT was commissioned to carry out a study aimed at identifying the correct perimeter of a Restricted Traffic Zone (ZTL) for commercial vehicle traffic to be placed within the inhabited area of Cusago, a municipality of the Metropolitan City of Milan. The implementation of the ZTL for heavy vehicles is intended to solve the problem of heavy vehicles crossing residential areas, where today a ban on access is in force, which is frequently not respected. The study included: Photographic overview of planned access points location
- Drafting of the Urban Plan of Sustainable Mobility of the Municipality of Monteroni di Lecce(LE) accompanied by verification of subjection to strategic environmental assessment (SEA) The Municipality of Monteroni di Lecce (LE) has entrusted TRT Trasporti e Territorio with the service of drafting the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (PUMS). The Plan is financed by the Apulia Region as part of the authority’s commitment to provide municipalities with strategic planning tools for the urban mobility and transport sector. TRT was chosen by the Administration in continuity with the recent work carried out for the elaboration of the General Urban Traffic Plan (PGTU), approved by the City Council in April 2024.Starting from the knowledge of the territory acquired thanks to the previous PGTU, TRT has drafted the PUMS, a Pano document of a strategic nature with a 10-year time horizon, which represents a medium-long term guide capable of orienting the Administration’s decisions in the field of mobility.The drafting of the PUMS developed through two phases. The first consisted in drafting the Plan’s Guidelines, containing the cognitive framework, the SWOT analysis and, consequently, the Plan’s objectives and strategies, including the description of indicators. The cognitive framework included the superordinate planning framework, the analysis of mobility demand, infrastructure and services endowment, the position of traffic attractors as well as information related to mobility impacts (pollutants, accidents, motorisation rate, etc.).The second phase included the identification of alternative Plan scenarios, monitoring, cost estimation, the results of the Plan Scenario assessment through the implementation of the strategic model MOMOS (MOdello per la MObilità Sostenibile) with the consequent extraction of transport, environmental, social and economic sustainability indicators. MOMOS was applied to assess, in an aggregate way, the impact of the mobility policies introduced, such as the expansion of the bicycle network, new public transport services, the ZTL, speed moderation, etc.. A screening report was also prepared to accompany the second phase, in order to evaluate the exclusion of the Plan from the SEA process by the competent authority. Monteroni SUMP was adopted with resolution n. 136 in the 8th on November 2024 by the Town Government Council and approved with resolution n. 6 in the 12th February 2025 by the Town Council.
- Technical Assistance for Development of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans for five Municipalities and providing training on developing and implementation of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans North Macedonia faces significant challenges in managing its extensive local road network, which spans approximately 9,000 kilometers and falls under the jurisdiction of decentralized municipalities. Many of these municipalities lack the capacity and resources necessary for effective infrastructure maintenance, resulting in deteriorating road conditions that limit access to essential services and opportunities, ultimately affecting citizens’ quality of life. Developing a well-structured Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) is crucial to addressing these challenges and achieving the aforementioned objectives. The primary objective of this project, financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development – World Bank, is to develop the SUMPs for the municipalities of Kavadarci, Kochani, Struga, Strumica, and Prilep by enhancing accessibility, promoting health and safety, supporting economic growth, and mitigating environmental impacts. This will be achieved through the promotion of sustainable transport modes, and the adoption of low-carbon initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and optimizing traffic flow. The SUMP development process aligns with European guidelines and is divided into two macro-activities:
- Technical secretariat of the coordination platform to support Member States in implementing requirements for urban nodes in the revised TEN-T Regulation The European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy outlines a roadmap for achieving a sustainable, smart, and resilient transport system, with cities playing a central role in this transition. By 2030, all cities are expected to develop Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) to drive this transformation. The New Urban Mobility Framework further emphasizes the importance of integrating cities and regions into the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) by improving first and last-mile connections for both passengers and freight. Ensuring better coordination among local authorities is key to achieving this goal. To support these efforts, the revised TEN-T Regulation designates 432 urban nodes and establishes key requirements to be met by 31 December 2027. These include: To facilitate the implementation of these requirements, a coordination platform is being established. This platform serves as the main forum for exchange and collaboration among EU Member States, supporting the rollout of SUMPs and urban mobility indicators (UMI). By fostering knowledge-sharing and cross-border cooperation, it aims to ensure a consistent and high-quality approach to urban mobility across Europe. The platform’s technical secretariat is coordinated by PwC, with TIS, TRT, and ICLEI integrating the consortium. TRT leads Task 2, a pivotal component of the project that focuses on providing expert advice for implementing the urban node requirements. Key responsibilities include:
- The Djibouti authorities have appointed the consortium led by IDEA Consult to develop a long-term vision for urban mobility and an action plan for the short, medium and long term, taking into account climate change and its impact on transport networks. The aim of the project is to address the problems of the capital’s transport system, which are undermining its functionality. The study will be carried out in three phases An initial diagnostic phase of the urban transport system, which includes analysing demand, surveying the current state of the road infrastructure and constructing a macro and micro model. A second phase consisting of two main activities: a short-term priority investment programme providing rapid responses to problems, and the development of a shared long-term strategic vision for the urban transport system. Finally, a third phase will be the definition of the master plan for the urban road system. Within the consortium TRT will be responsible for:
- 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.
- Port of Livorno and Interporto Vespucci – Development and interaction between the Rail Plan and Darsena Europa The study, developed on behalf of Vega Engineering for the AdSP of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea, was aimed at the functional analysis of the port – freight village system in the Livorno area to assess its potential and opportunities following the realisation and full implementation of the Piano del Ferro and the Darsena Europa. To this end, a cognitive framework was defined on the characteristics of supply and demand, current and future, of the port-freight village system and the definition of the functional evolution of the system in relation to the realisation of the planned infrastructural interventions around it. To support the definition of the port and freight village system, an analysis of the main Italian freight villages was also carried out in order to identify their characteristics, good practices and strong points to be transferred, if necessary, to the specific context of Livorno. Following the definition of the evolutionary scenarios, the infrastructural potential of the intermodal terminal was verified, and the future prospects of the entire port-freight village system were assessed, integrating this activity with the support of a simplified economic-financial analysis for the various evolutionary scenarios.
- 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.
