DATA-DRIVEN TREND ANALYSIS ON SUSTAINABLE AND SMART MOBILITY IN ITALY

GRANÀ, Anna; MACIOSZEK, Elżbieta; TUMMINELLO, Maria Luisa · 2025 · Crossref

DOI: 10.20858/sjsutst.2025.129.5

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This paper presents a data-driven trend analysis of sustainable, shared, and zero-crash mobility in Italy, combining macro-level statistical reviews with a pilot survey of elderly citizens. The research addresses the urgent need to adapt Italian road infrastructure to modern urban challenges, such as congestion, pollution, and safety, while ensuring inclusivity for aging populations. The study aims to assess current knowledge levels regarding novel mobility concepts and to contextualize Italian experiences within global sustainable mobility trends. The methodology consists of two parts. First, the authors analyze national data trends from 2018 to 2023 regarding motorization rates, shared mobility usage, and road safety statistics. Second, they conducted a prototype survey interview with a pilot sample of 30 respondents over the age of 60 living in urban areas of Sicily. The survey utilized 16 closed-ended questions to evaluate participants’ understanding of concepts such as smart mobility, autonomous vehicles, and shared services, as well as their willingness to adopt these technologies. The findings reveal significant disparities in Italy’s mobility landscape. Italy holds the highest car ownership rate in the EU, with 694 passenger cars per thousand inhabitants in 2023. While the adoption of low-emission vehicles has increased, particularly in northern metropolitan capitals, southern cities continue to rely heavily on older, high-polluting fleets. Shared mobility saw a 45% increase in kilometers traveled between 2021 and 2023, driven largely by free-floating e-scooters and e-bikes, though station-based car-sharing declined. Regarding safety, while highway fatalities decreased significantly compared to 2019, urban road fatalities rose slightly, and preliminary 2024 data indicates a deviation from European safety targets. The survey results indicate that the elderly sample was predominantly female (57%) and aged 65–75 (53%), with mixed educational backgrounds. The study highlights that older adults possess varying levels of awareness regarding smart mobility, underscoring the need for targeted communication. The significance of this work lies in its dual focus on quantitative trends and qualitative user perception. It demonstrates that while Italy is transitioning toward greener and shared mobility options, regional inequalities persist, particularly in the South. Furthermore, the survey provides a foundation for developing inclusive policies that address the specific needs and knowledge gaps of older adults. The authors conclude that integrating data-driven insights with inclusive stakeholder engagement is essential for urban planners and policymakers to create resilient, safe, and sustainable mobility systems that serve all demographic groups.

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