by InTrieste
A year-long project to build a new bike lane along Viale D’Annunzio is nearing completion, marking a significant shift in the city’s urban infrastructure. The bidirectional lane, designed to connect the city center to the Montebello tunnel and eastern districts, has drawn both praise and criticism.
While city officials tout it as a step toward sustainable mobility, some residents have expressed concerns about its placement. The lane runs primarily along the sidewalk, where it intersects with pedestrian walkways and outdoor seating areas, raising safety and usability questions. A petition opposing the project gathered notable support.
Michele Babuder, the municipal councilor for territorial planning, acknowledged early construction issues but emphasized that corrections were made at no additional cost to the city. Final touches include a pastel yellow coating approved by preservation authorities to better delineate the cycling space.
The redevelopment has also reshaped the streetscape, eliminating sidewalk parking and expanding pedestrian zones. With the project’s completion imminent, the debate over balancing bike-friendly infrastructure with existing urban dynamics continues.
Interview: Trieste councilor for terriotorial policies, Michele Babuder
