Cycling Infrastructures and Community Based Management Model for the Lagonegro-Rotonda Cycling Route: ECO-CICLE Perspectives

In Basilicata region (Italy), the “Lagonegro-Rotonda” cycling route had been realized in the framework of the policy instrument “The Pact” (Basilicata Region Development Pact - DGR 517 of 17 May 2016) managed by Basilicata Region Mobility and Infrastructures department. The realization of this cycling project involved eight Municipalities under leading role of Nemoli Municipality and FAL Ferrovie Appulo Lucane s.r.l., concessionaire of disused railway sections located in the southern part of the region. In the framework of ECO-CICLE project, aimed at reinforcing a European network for the promotion of cycle-tourism in natural areas, the University of Basilicata and Basilicata Region delivered improvement for cycling sector in Basilicata pursuing the objective to make bicycle the most adopted means of transport in accessing natural heritage. Cycling represents a strategic way to foster economic revival of remote and inland areas through a sustainable perspective. Both the improvement of regional operational programs supporting strategic development policies and concrete actions increasing users’ and stakeholders’ awareness represent the focus in order to support cycle-tourism service local chains. This work identifies the main methodological references to be considered in project implementation. It contributes to deliver effective integrated development strategies for active mobility enhancement at urban and territorial scale starting from the evidences of governance actions characterizing Basilicata Region active/green mobility infrastructures policies.