Bologna
Italy ยท SRM - Reti e Mobilitร Srl
Bologna combines a strong regionally-integrated ticketing system (national leader in EMV contactless, Mi Muovo regional card, Roger MaaS app) with a bus-dominant network awaiting its first tram line, so fare and digital integration outpace physical hub design and Taktfahrplan-style connections. Aggressive ZTL, LEZ and Cittร 30 policies make central parking among the most restrictive in Italy.
How integrated public transport is โ quantitative reach and qualitative interchange combined
How easy it is to get around without a car. A separate measure, reported alongside the index.
How evenly distributed transit access is across the city
Bologna Centrale provides well-integrated rail and monorail access through close proximity and weather-protected approaches, but bus-dominant transfers remain fragmented across separate facilities with inconsistent signage and exposure at peak crowding.
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- Signage5/10
- Mode distance6/10
- Physical experience6/10
Contactless payment with daily capping and integrated Mi Muovo passes cover buses and regional rail across the metropolitan area, though separate fares apply for bus-to-rail transfers and tram coverage remains incomplete.
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- Single platform / contactless8/10
- Interchange penalty absence7/10
- Multimodal products7/10
Roger MaaS app offers regional journey planning, real-time info, multi-operator ticket purchase and even crowding estimation, but user reviews flag bugs and visitors often fall back on Moovit/Muver.
Scheduled through-running and expanding toward 15-minute frequencies improve weekday coordination, but evening service fragmentation and incomplete MaaS payment integration limit seamless multimodal connectivity.
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- Timed connections5/10
- Off-peak integration5/10
- MaaS reach5/10