The project “Urban Suburbs” represents an important opportunity for Imperia, with the aim of stitching up the urban fabric and improving the connection between different areas of the city. The decommissioning of the railway line allows the recovery of strategic spaces, transforming them into a modern and sustainable infrastructure, capable of enhancing the inner suburbs and encouraging new mobility flows.
Carried out in collaboration with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI), the project has obtained the support of private investors, creating the basis for a virtuous circuit of development at the economic, social and urban planning levels.
The New Bicycle and Pedestrian Path
One of the main interventions is the construction of a bicycle-pedestrian path, designed to improve soft mobility and urban accessibility. The technical characteristics of the path:
✅ Length: 7 km
✅ Width: 6 meters
✅ Maximum slope: 10% (only in two short sections)
Construction Details and Finishes
🔹 Paving: wear mat type Ecopav, in transparent conglomerate, in continuity with the already existing section of Area 24.
🔹 Railings: satin-finished and electropolished AISI 316 stainless steel.
🔹 Tunnel sections: cleaning and restoration of masonry vaults with dedicated lighting to enhance the original architectural elements.
🔹 Bridges: maintenance and technological upgrading while respecting the existing structure, both for masonry and metal ones.
🔹 Lighting: system designed according to the technical specifications shown in the graphic drawings.
Services and Street Furniture
📍 Rent Bike: a bicycle rental point will be built in the vicinity of Trento Street, through the demolition and reconstruction of pre-existing structures, in line with current urban planning regulations.
📍 Street furniture: installation of bike racks “Ciclos”, benches “Harris” and litter bins “Tulip”, to make the path more welcoming and functional.
The “Urban Suburbs” project marks a decisive step toward a more connected, livable and sustainable city, improving the quality of life for citizens and visitors.
