by InTrieste
In the heart of Friuli Venezia Giulia a local transportation company is driving a major shift in how people move — and breathe.On Monday morning, Cristina Amirante, the regional councilor for Infrastructure and Territory, stood before a newly unveiled fleet of environmentally friendly buses in Pordenone and declared a milestone in the region’s transition toward sustainable mobility.
“Today is not just a showcase of new technology,” Amirante said. “It’s the tangible proof that modern, efficient, and sustainable public transport is possible. As a Region, we are continuing to invest in service quality and the ecological transition, always with the goal of improving urban livability and the wellbeing of our citizens.”
The event, held in the presence of Pordenone’s mayor, Alessandro Basso, marked the rollout of a plan that will, by 2026, see 82% of the city’s public bus fleet renewed. The program will sharply reduce the number of diesel-powered vehicles — from 50% of the fleet to just 7% — while introducing electric, hybrid, and LNG (liquefied natural gas) models aligned with both energy transition goals and circular economy principles.
ATAP Spa, the local transit provider, is spearheading the initiative, which regional officials say is part of a broader strategy to bring cleaner, more efficient transport options to communities across Friuli Venezia Giulia.
The move comes as European cities — including many mid-sized ones like Pordenone — face mounting pressure to cut emissions and modernize aging transit systems. While major hubs like Milan and Rome have already made visible strides, smaller centers in Italy’s northeast are quietly catching up, often with less fanfare and more focus on long-term integration.
For locals, the changes are expected to mean not just cleaner air, but quieter streets and more reliable service — all without sacrificing the charm and accessibility that define life in this part of Italy.
“We live here,” said one regional official. “We want this to work not just in theory, but on the ground, in everyday life.”
