Clean high-quality bus corridors

In order to improve the quality, accessibility and attractiveness of public transportation in Genoa, the municipality and the public transport operator AMT introduced a network of clean, high-mobility corridors throughout the city.

Implementing sustainable mobility

People are attracted to public transport services by greater bus reliability, increased average speeds and high-quality information. This measure was therefore aimed at transforming the previously existing public transport service into a network of fully integrated high-quality bus corridors, with bus prioritisation lanes and improved information, access and road management.

Specifically, the measure aimed to provide:

real-time information at bus stops with new and improved “smart stops” (showing arrival time of next bus and service information such as route changes);
upgraded information in bus shelters, including maps of the immediate area, route maps, intermodality options and points of interest;
next-stop information and general service information on board buses in both audio and visual formats;
better integration with the traffic control system allowing bus priority at all intersections controlled by traffic lights;
monitoring and better control of reserved bus lanes using cameras or other electronic systems to ensure that bus priority lanes are respected;
fleet renewal programmes based on energy-efficient vehicles;
bus stops designed to improve access for all, including people with special needs and the elderly; and
improved road management.

How did the measure progress?

5 km of new mobility corridor were created.
Information display panels were installed at bus stops and the main intermodal transport nodes, providing information on timetables, connections, tourist attractions etc.
Real-time passenger information was installed at over 100 stops.
Bus-stop access was improved, and two bus stops were converted to ensure access to people with reduced mobility.
Clean buses with Euro IV engines were introduced in the new corridors.
Automatic vehicle monitoring systems were upgraded in 131 vehicles.

What were the outcomes of the measure?

Bus frequency and punctuality improved.
Travel times were lowered.
Emissions were reduced.
Cost savings were made, allowing for reinvestment in service improvements.

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