The developments in Milan’s sustainable transport initiatives to reduce air and noise pollution

Maria Berrini - CEO, Milan Mobility Environment and Territory Agency (AMAT)

THE PEP 2015 Symposium Reducing transport-related emissions for a better environment and human health

Geneva, 17 and 18 November 2015

Sustainable Mobility Urban Plan of Milan – Goals and strategies

Sustainable Mobility

Equity, security, social cohesion

Environmental quality

Innovation and economic efficiency

Ensure high accessibility, reduce dependancy on private vehicles and redistribute space

in favor of active mobility

Reduce road accidents and barriers in access to mobility

services, reduce the exposure to noise and air pollutants

Reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gases emissions

Ensure economic balance to mobility system and

internalise environmental, social and health costs

PUMS - Main strategiesSTRATEGIES FOR THE METROPOLITAN AREA – MEDIUM DISTANCE MOBILITY: Regional Rail Service, Underground and Tram extensions, Bus Rapid Transit, Integrated fares.

FULL ACCESSIBILITY INTO THE CITY BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Strengthening and innovation of the existing Public Transport services and network (with dedicated right-of-way not shared with other traffic, increased speed), no barriers for disabled people.

URBAN PUBLIC SPACE AS COMMON GOOD. VISION ZERO AS MAIN PRIORITY : Street safety, 30/km speed Zones, focus on Walk/Cycle.

TRANSPORT DEMAND MANAGEMENT FOR PEOPLE AND GOODS : Access and parking regulations, Charging schemes, Sharing mobility and Low emission vehicles.

Reduction of the exposure to noise and air pollutants – expected results

Population esposed to the different ranges of traffic noise

Range (db)

38,7%Δ ≥ -0,5

-0,5 < Δ < 0,5

16,3%Δ ≥ 0,5

Reference Vs Current scenario

Plan Vs Current scenario

45,0%

12,3%

11,2%

76,5%

38,7% of population exposed to noise reduction