Ticino Lugano, the first step towards the mobility of the future (cross-border guide)

Context

Work for the Piazzale ex Scuole Branch in Lugano began on Monday 17 August. The first phase is preparatory for the Piazzale ex Scuole construction site planned for 2028. The chief of staff for safety and urban spaces of the City of Lugano, Karin Valenzano Rossi, said that the works are preliminary to what will be the construction site of Piazzale ex Scuole in 2028.

"This first step is fundamental to create the basis for sustainable and efficient mobility in Lugano," said Karin Valenzano Rossi. “Our city is constantly growing and we must be ready to face future challenges.”

The first phase of the work involves the construction of a new public lighting system, the reorganization of pedestrian paths and the creation of new parking areas. In addition, maintenance and repair work will be carried out on existing buildings.

According to the Chief of Staff, Karin Valenzano Rossi, "sustainable mobility is a fundamental objective for the City of Lugano and for the future of our citizens". “We are committed to creating a greener, cleaner and safer city, where people can move easily and without polluting the environment.”

The renovation project of the former Schools Quarter is part of a broader urban redevelopment plan for the city. According to the plan, by 2030, new parking lots, new green areas and new mobility infrastructure will be built

Operational details

The first phase of the work is the preparation of the Piazzale ex Scuole construction site scheduled for 2028. According to the head of cabinet for safety and urban spaces of the City of Lugano, Karin Valenzano Rossi, the works are preliminary to what will be the construction site of Piazzale ex Scuole in 2028. No road changes are planned until the autumn of 2027.

The aim is to create sustainable and efficient mobility, in line with European and national standards. In fact, the City of Lugano has joined the "Mobility 2030" project, which plans to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 50% by 2030. This target is in line with European standards which set an emission limit of 50 g/km for new vehicles from 2035.

To achieve this goal, the City of Lugano has planned to invest over 10 million Swiss francs in the sustainable mobility project. This amount will be used for the construction of new cycle paths, new paid parking and new parking areas for electric vehicles.

One of the main areas of intervention will be the area of Piazzale ex Scuole, which will be the subject of an urban redevelopment intervention. The aim is to create a greener and safer area for citizens, with the creation of new rest areas for electric vehicles and new cycle paths. The area of Piazzale ex Scuole will also be the subject of a lighting intervention

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Key points

The first phase of the work is the preparation of the Piazzale ex Scuole construction site scheduled for 2028. According to the head of cabinet for safety and urban spaces of the City of Lugano, Karin Valenzano Rossi, the works are preliminary to what will be the construction site of Piazzale ex Scuole in 2028. No road changes are planned until the autumn of 2027. The first step towards the mobility of the future in Lugano has been taken.

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Source: ticinonews.ch