Firenze Mobile 2026: A Guide to Safety, Sustainability, and Innovation

Florence Mobile 2026

A guide to safety, sustainability, and innovation on the streets of the city of art.

📑 Index

  • Introduction: Florence in 2026 – An Overview
  • Chapter 1: Security Numbers
  • Chapter 2: The Zone 30 Revolution
  • Chapter 3: Smart City and Control Room
  • Chapter 4: Gentle Roads
  • Chapter 5: Critical Points
  • Conclusions: Practical advice for citizens and tourists

🏛️ Introduction

Florence is not just an open-air museum, but a laboratory of urban mobility . In 2026, the challenge is to combine tourist and commuter traffic volumes with the protection of the most vulnerable users (pedestrians and cyclists), aiming for the Vision Zero goal.

📊 Chapter 1: Security Numbers (Data 2024-2025)

According to the latest reports, Florence has recorded a positive trend:

  • Accident reduction: In 2024, accidents decreased by 15% (from 3,686 to 3,140)
  • Road accident fatalities: Drastic 40% drop compared to 2023
  • Type at risk: Scooter riders and pedestrians remain the most exposed categories (over 50% of deaths involve motorcycles)

🚲 Chapter 2: The Zone 30 Revolution

Florence has implemented 19 Zone 30 , which now cover almost half of the city centre.

  • Objective: Reduce impact speed. A collision at 30 km/h is rarely fatal for a pedestrian, unlike one at 50 km/h.
  • Areas involved: Residential neighborhoods, school and hospital zones
  • Extra benefits: Less noise and less CO₂ emissions

🖥️ Chapter 3: Smart City and Control Room

The Florence Control Room is the "brain" of the city:

  • Real-time monitoring: Thanks to hundreds of cameras and sensors, traffic is managed to avoid traffic jams that often cause rear-end collisions.
  • Rapid interventions: Immediate coordination between the Municipal Police and emergency services reduces accident management times.
  • Prevention: Analysis of "near misses" to modify signs or traffic light timing before a tragedy occurs

🗺️ Chapter 4: Soft Roads and Risk Map

Despite the improvements, some arteries require maximum caution:

  • The busiest roads: Via Pistoiese, Via Baracca, Viale Guidoni and the Viadotto dell'Indiano
  • The "distraction" factor: Smartphone use while driving remains the second leading cause of accidents (over 17%)

💡 Note to the reader: If you use the bike, take advantage of the new protected paths along the Arno or the cycle paths added to the Tramway, which offer physical separation from vehicular traffic.

🚴 Focus: Getting Around Safely in Florence's City Center

A practical guide for cyclists, scooter enthusiasts, and pedestrians among cobblestones and tourists.

1. The challenge of the "Lastrico" and the tracks

The downtown streets aren't smooth asphalt. Safety depends on technology:

  • Tram tracks: The number one enemy of thin wheels. Always cross them at a 90° angle (perpendicular). If you cross them diagonally, the wheel will get stuck and you'll fall.
  • Wet cobblestones: In case of rain, the pavement becomes a skating rink. Reduce tire pressure and double the following distance.

2. The "Jungle" of Pedestrian Zones

In areas such as Piazza Duomo or Via Calzaiuoli:

  • Absolute priority for pedestrians: Even though you may pass, pedestrians always have right of way. If there's a large crowd, get out and lead the pedestrian.
  • Speed: In pedestrian areas, the limit is 6 km/h. That's practically walking pace.

3. Visibility: Seeing and being seen

Florence has many dimly lit alleys:

  • Lights: Mandatory from half an hour after sunset
  • Reflective vest: Highly recommended (and mandatory in tunnels or outside the city) for cyclists

🛠️ Quick Checklist: What to Do and What to Avoid

✅ What to do ❌ What to Avoid
Cross the tracks at 90° Cut the tracks diagonally
Use front and rear lights Driving without lighting
Give way to pedestrians Speeding in pedestrian zones
Download the InfoMobilità Firenze app Ignore construction sites and closures

💡 The AI ​​Council: Download the official mobility app of the Municipality of Florence ( IF - InfoMobilità Firenze ). It provides real-time updates on construction sites, event closures, and the condition of bike lanes.

🏁 Conclusions and Next Steps

Road safety in Florence is a collective effort . The Municipality has allocated significant funds (€500,000 in 2025) for road safety education projects in schools and associations.

Whether you're a resident, commuter, or tourist, sustainable and safe mobility depends on awareness and respect for the rules. Florence is building the future of urban mobility: be part of the change.