by InTrieste
The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region has announced its involvement in a pioneering project aimed at enhancing cycling mobility and intermodal connections across the Adriatic Sea. The initiative, known as the Cyros standard project, has received approval from the Interreg Italy-Croatia 2021-2027 cross-border territorial cooperation program.
Spearheaded by the Central Directorate for Infrastructure and Territory, the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will serve as the lead partner in the Cyros project. This venture marks a significant step in implementing the flagship and cross-cutting project Eusair’s “Adriatic-Ionian Cycle Route for Sustainable Tourism,” an ambitious plan to promote sustainable mobility and tourism along the Adriatic coast in both Italy and Croatia.
The project includes contributions from Italian regions Puglia, Abruzzo, and Marche, as well as the Istrian region. Together, they aim to define and enhance the cycling route along the Adriatic coastline, encouraging a multimodal approach to national and regional transport.
In a statement, the Regional Councillor for Infrastructure and Territory outlined the project’s objectives, emphasizing the preparation of a feasibility study to update and verify the Fvg2/b Carso cycle route. This study will lay the groundwork for designing the missing segments and implementing appropriate signage along the route.
Furthermore, the project aims to establish a bus connection with the neighboring Istrian region, linking the “Parenzana” cycle route with the Fvg2 cycle route and the primary maritime connections on the Adriatic coast. This initiative underscores the region’s commitment to improving cross-border connectivity.
The Councillor also highlighted plans to organize a series of technical cross-border training events. These sessions will focus on best practices for planning and designing cycle paths, fostering an exchange of knowledge and experience with Croatian partners.
The Cyros project formally commenced on March 1 and is set to span 30 months. With a total budget of 2.75 million euros, the project will benefit from 2.2 million euros in co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
“This project represents a crucial opportunity to enhance cross-border connectivity within the regions involved,” the Councillor noted. “It aligns with the Eusair macro-strategy, aiming to create a sustainable mobility corridor that will benefit both cycle tourists and the wider community.”
As the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region embarks on this transformative journey, the anticipated outcomes are poised to set a precedent for sustainable tourism and intermodal transport solutions across the Adriatic, bolstering regional cooperation and environmental stewardship.
