by InTrieste
The city of Trieste is implementing a comprehensive plan to enhance mobility along its waterfront, aiming to create a more sustainable and accessible urban environment. The initiative includes the development of an expanded cycling network and improved public transport connections, designed to better serve both residents and visitors.
Key elements of this project have already been completed. A bike path along the Rive promenade was one of the first steps, followed this year by the reopening of a key road link in Porto Vecchio, which connects Molo IV to the conference center. This road now accommodates two-way traffic with a dedicated lane for bicycles.
Future phases of the plan will see the cycling route extended further, supported by projects funded through Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). The route will eventually include a monumental avenue, a linear park, and new bike lanes around a planned sports campus at Terrapieno, connecting all the way to the Barcola Riviera.
A Waterfront Accessible by Bike
The long-term vision is to create a waterfront where the entire stretch from Campo Marzio to Miramare can be easily traveled by bicycle or public transport. Nine new bike stations, equipped with 108 bike racks, will be installed along the waterfront. The project is part of a national initiative, the Program for the Promotion of Sustainable Urban Mobility (Primus), established by a ministerial decree in 2018.
These new bike stations will form a network of mobility hubs, designed to integrate with the city’s existing public transport system. Each station will provide safe, well-lit areas for cyclists, with some offering video surveillance and clear signage. All stations are located near public transport stops, including bus, train, and local maritime services.
New Cycling Infrastructure in Key Locations
The nine planned bike stations will follow the waterfront, starting in the south at Largo Irneri in the business district and moving north. They will pass through key locations such as Piazza Duca degli Abruzzi (Molo IV), Piazza Libertà, and Porto Vecchio, where the first station will be located near Warehouse 117, which is slated to become a new employment center.
Cyclists will have multiple options for stops as the route exits Porto Vecchio, including a station at Largo Roiano or the Esof park, which already features charging stations and a public transport stop. From there, the route continues to the Bovedo park, then to the station at Piazzale XI Settembre in Barcola, and finally to a stop just before Miramare Castle.
Several stations are already operational. Each is designed to function as a shared mobility hub, providing bike parking and convenient access to public transport. The goal is to allow people to travel along the entire waterfront without the need for a car.
Looking Ahead
Construction on the remaining infrastructure is expected to begin by the end of the year, with work projected to take around 45 days. City officials have stated that the project will not disrupt existing traffic patterns.
This waterfront mobility plan represents an effort by Trieste to reduce car dependence and promote more sustainable modes of transport, while enhancing connectivity along the city’s coastline.
