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Among the most controversial topics in the Phase 2 (here the QuiFinanza especial) started on Monday, there is certainly mobility and of the movements. And if for now the prudent “restart” has taken place in the main Italian cities, the need to guarantee social distancing by public transport without overloading the city traffic One of the priorities is to ensure that the new reopening period runs smoothly.
Phase 2, three million people on the move
As reported by Minister of Infrastructure Paola De Micheli Days ago the government expected three million people on the move Starting May 4 throughout the country, “many of which,” said De Micheli, “will use public transportation.” “Therefore, both transport companies and users must comply with the necessary measures to guarantee the proper functioning of this second phase, in order to further limit the spread of the contagion,” he explained.
For this reason, the Executive is evaluating system measures to reduce traffic spikes, on the one hand, and the possible overcrowding of public transport, on the other. Among these measures, there is talk of a “Alternative mobility bonus”, already renowned “Bicycle voucher”, which must be aimed at citizens residing in areas of metropolitan cities and in centers with more than 60 thousand inhabitants.
Bicycle voucher: how to use and receive it
It is a bonus of 200 euros (but that could go up to 500) to encourage the purchase of traditional bicycles and pedal assist bikes. Alternatively, the ticket can also be used to purchase other personal mobility electric vehicles, such as electric scooters, segways, hoverboards.
Another option will be to use the “bicycle voucher” to share the car or scooter services. There are still doubts about distribution methods, but one hypothesis is that the voucher can be paid in the form of a refund, therefore, after purchase.
Money to municipalities for bike lanes
At the same time, the Undersecretary of Transportation, Roberto Traversi, spoke about strengthening the Bike lanes: “It is our intention to also involve mayors so that the start of additional cycle routes to the existing ones can be started on paper immediately, perhaps using the preferential lanes temporarily, opening new doors for bikes, electric bikes and scooters“
And the minister De Micheli assured: “We will give the municipalities money and rules for doing temporary bikeways where only two non-motorized wheels can circulate. And among the most active municipalities in this regard is Milan, which plans to build 23 kilometers of new bike lanes for the summer, to connect the center and the suburbs.
Extra bicycle, the Trento model
About him “Bicycle voucher”, an example comes from autonomy province of Trento, where the councilor for the environment Mario Tonina announced a few days ago an aid to encourage the purchase of bicycles by local workers, thus focusing on sustainable mobility.
The contribution will serve to encourage the purchase of traditional or pedal bicycles, particularly for citizens of municipalities with more than 15 thousand inhabitants: Trento, Rovereto, Pergine Valsugana, Arco, Riva del Garda. The incentive can be requested both by residents and by those who have to go to these municipalities to work. In the case of Trentino, the contribution will cover 50% of the cost, up to a maximum of 500 euros for pedal-assisted bicycles and 100 for the traditional ones, for a total budget of € 1 million.
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