Developing what still underdeveloped: the revitalization of the transportation system in Rome

In spite of its fame and aura, the city of Rome resisted mobility adaptations and measures which its growth required. Without comprehensive transportation policies, the city went through a period of deteriorating transportation conditions. This trend had negative impacts on the city quality of life, resulting thus, in many contrasts: a socially and economically developed metropolitan area, with an underdeveloped transit supply and consequently car-dependent mobility habits among the citizens. Hence, a revision of the current transportation policy was needed. Accordingly, both long-term and short-term solutions have been planned. For the former, the so-called “iron therapy” has been designed, i.e. the improvement of rail modes. For the latter, a number of measures have been already implemented (also thanks to a synergy of intents between the Municipality and the European Commission), according to two keywords: “disincentives to use private cars” and “incentives to attract passengers to transit”. The paper deals with the methodological approach, the measures and their implementation process, along with the consolidated outcomes.