Mobilità e spazio pubblico per la città post pandemica. Nuove sfide e opportunità per un ambiente urbano non motorizzato

Covid-19 has forced city governments to reconsid- er the relationship between mobility, urban space and health in order to ensure physical distanc- ing while meeting the travel needs of inhabitants. Therefore, cities around the world are already in- volved in the transformation of mobility through new models of sustainable transport. The World Health Organization guidelines on mobility during the Covid outbreak are mostly directed at creating more spaces for cyclists and pedestrians, especial- ly in densely populated urban areas, thus avoiding the overloading of public transport and the use of private cars. Through the analysis of the programs set up by the 10 main Italian metropolitan cities, chosen as a case study, this research evaluates the response implemented by local governments in or- der to transform urban environments in one of the world’s most pandemic-affected countries in detail. Starting from the current mobility model, this paper focuses on local government policies concerning post-Covid sustainable mobility to understand poli- cies, approaches and measures in depth, as well as the effectiveness of the ongoing actions in shaping future urban mobility. From the research, an almost homogeneous awareness among policy makers and planners emerges concerning the need to re- think urban spaces and mobility, to make up for lost time and to start a green revolution that is aimed at quickly decarbonizing urban transport and enhanc- ing cycling and walking through the city