Modena is a medium-size city located in the Emilia-Romagna Region, in Northern Italy. It has a valuable artistic, cultural and historical heritage, and hosts a century-old university. Modena is renowned for its excellent food and its deeply rooted tradition in music. The city is at the centre of the Motor Valley in Italy.
| Area type | Urban |
| Area (sqkm) | 183.2 |
| City population | 184.732 (18.870 in area of interest) |
| CCAM solutions available | Forward-looking initiatives aligned with the MASA (Modena Automotive Smart Area), Italy’s first living lab for autonomous vehicles. |
| Partners, stakeholders involved | UNIMORE, MODENA MUNICIPALITY, ARRIVA (ST), SMA-RTY |
| SUMP | Yes (2008) |
Geographical relevance
Modena is located in “Val Padana”, with a rather flat environment. Temperate-continental climate is common to the Po Valley and mid-latitudes. Winters are moderately cold, marked by low precipitation and frequent foggy days. Summers, especially in July and August, are hot and humid, with temperatures occasionally exceeding 35°C and occasional thunderstorm rainfall. Spring and autumn are generally rainy and wet, with milder temperatures.
Modena is located in “Val Padana”, with a rather flat environment. Temperate-continental climate is common to the Po Valley and mid-latitudes. Winters are moderately cold, marked by low precipitation and frequent foggy days. Summers, especially in July and August, are hot and humid, with temperatures occasionally exceeding 35°C and occasional thunderstorm rainfall. Spring and autumn are generally rainy and wet, with milder temperatures.
Cultural relevance
15,5% of the population was born in a foreign country, mostly in Romania, Morocco, Philippines, Ghana, Albania, Ukraine, Moldavia, Tunisia, Nigeria, China. Car ownership rate is 626 cars/1000 inhabitants. Average annual disposable income (2021) is 26,181 Euro.
15,5% of the population was born in a foreign country, mostly in Romania, Morocco, Philippines, Ghana, Albania, Ukraine, Moldavia, Tunisia, Nigeria, China. Car ownership rate is 626 cars/1000 inhabitants. Average annual disposable income (2021) is 26,181 Euro.
Policy relevance
The Emilia-Romagna region has an integrated approach to mobility governance, primarily addressing accessibility concerns. It seeks to minimize and streamline travel, promoting more sustainable modes of transportation by e.g. behavioural measures. At the regional level, the key instrument for implementing these strategies is the Regional Integrated Plan of Transports (Piano Regionale Integrato dei Trasporti - PRIT). Sustainable mobility stands as a pivotal strategic priority, underpinned by the publication of guidelines and technical documents outlining measures for adoption. In the MASA area, the Municipality of Modena has identified a primary challenge in assessing the mobility requirements associated with school transportation, while UNIMORE will concentrate on the commuting and mobility needs of university students.
The Emilia-Romagna region has an integrated approach to mobility governance, primarily addressing accessibility concerns. It seeks to minimize and streamline travel, promoting more sustainable modes of transportation by e.g. behavioural measures. At the regional level, the key instrument for implementing these strategies is the Regional Integrated Plan of Transports (Piano Regionale Integrato dei Trasporti - PRIT). Sustainable mobility stands as a pivotal strategic priority, underpinned by the publication of guidelines and technical documents outlining measures for adoption. In the MASA area, the Municipality of Modena has identified a primary challenge in assessing the mobility requirements associated with school transportation, while UNIMORE will concentrate on the commuting and mobility needs of university students.
Target user groups and stakeholders
Residents in the MASA area and nearby, local students, commuter students.
Residents in the MASA area and nearby, local students, commuter students.
