Slow and sustainable viability: what it is and how it will change our future
Low-emission means of transport and sustainable infrastructures: here's how and why we need to rethink urban (and non-urban) roads from a green perspective
Today it is not uncommon to hear about slow and sustainable traffic: local administrations plan it, citizens clamor for it and companies in the sector study it carefully. This approach to mobility focuses on the use of means of transport with minimal or no environmental impact, for a more sustainable environment and city. livable and sustainable. But what exactly is slow and sustainable traffic and how does it work?
What is meant by slow and sustainable roads
Slow and sustainable traffic is an approach to urban mobility that promotes the use of alternative means of transport to the private car, in order to reduce pollution, improve people's quality of life and promote sustainable practices, such as ecotourism and bike sharing.
In concrete terms, this form of mobility is based on the use of zero-emission means of transport, such as bicycles, e-bikes, skateboards, scooters and electric scooters, which allow you to move around the city in a safe, economical and ecological way. But also of the oldest means of transport of all – our feet. In short, we are talking about travel walking either through small electric vehicles or which work thanks to human muscular strength and which represent an alternative to the car, allowing traffic and pollution to be reduced. Electric and low-emission public transport also finds space in the universe of green mobility.
The benefits of slow traffic
Slow and sustainable roads are an innovative and successful approach to urban mobility, which can bring numerous benefits for people and the environment.
- Traffic and pollution: the use of low environmental impact means of transport can reduce air and noise pollution, and vehicular traffic in the city, reducing travel times.
- Health and quality of life: the use of active means of transport, such as cycling or walking, is good for your health and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Not only that: it also contributes to creating a more livable and pleasant urban environment, encouraging socialization and the creation of more cohesive and supportive communities.
- Cost: walking or cycling is also good for our pockets, since it helps reduce the costs of private transport and fuel.
- Sustainable tourism: the creation of slow road infrastructure can promote sustainable tourism, promoting local development and the conservation of natural and cultural resources.
How cities can promote slow traffic
What measures can municipal and regional administrations implement to encourage citizens to leave their cars at home? Undoubtedly everything starts from careful planning and adequate infrastructure. There certainly cannot be green mobility without roads!
Pedestrian and cycle paths safe and stable, sharing services and widespread and efficient charging points for electric vehicles, combined with reasoned awareness campaigns, are certainly an excellent starting point. From North to South, there are many municipalities and regions that are rethinking their geography to include more slow and eco-sustainable routes - such as Bergamo, Genoa and Parma, to name the latest winners of the Urban Awards, the initiative that rewards the most virtuous municipalities in terms of slow mobility.
Terra Solida's commitment to slow traffic
Walking or cycling along the peninsula, there's a good chance to step on an ecological flooring branded Terra Solida.
Terra Solida has in fact developed innovative materials and solutions capable of guaranteeing very high performance and promote smooth mobility and respectful of the environment in total safety.
One of these materials is the architectural concrete, ideal for creating cycle paths. Thanks to the grit of various materials and sizes, the covering not only guarantees solidity and long life, but is also aesthetically pleasing.
Another important ally of slow mobility that bears the signature of Terra Solida is the stabilized land. The harmonious surface that prevents the formation of holes, dust or mud makes it ideal for creating cycle paths and pedestrian paths, allowing you to fully enjoy the possibility of riding on two wheels (or two legs).
Beautiful, solid, safe, ecological and high-performance: ecological roads like those created by Terra Solida combine performance with sustainability and are a fundamental piece of the green road system of the future.
