Elaboration of projects for car-free and barrier-free connections

In addition to the criteria required by GSTC for tourist destinations, Val Gardena aims to reach tangible goals by 2026. These include creating a Mobility Centre which will develop projects for car-free and accessible connections; reducing traffic on mountain passes (Gardena Pass and Sella Pass), expanding bicycle paths on the mountain passes, increasing arrival on public transport, double e-charging stations, expanding renewable energy sources for businesses, reducing printed material and use of plastic.

Moreover, Val Gardena is working with the province of South Tyrol on the "Klimaland Südtirol" and the "KlimaPlan Energie – Südtirol 2050" initiatives to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions to achieve the Paris Agreement climate goals.

South Tyrol’s largest source of CO2 emissions come from transport: more than 40% of fossil fuel emissions, mostly caused by private cars, which in turn results in heavy traffic, especially at certain times of the year.

The Val Gardena Mobility Centre was founded to tackle this matter, and its primary task is to solve traffic issues. Public transport will become the tool used to monitor and control traffic, while leveraging bus and lift connections will create alternatives to private transport.
Let's promote the "Stay longer, dive deeper" long-term holiday concept for our guests. Each extra, car-free day reduces arrival and departure traffic, thus markedly reducing emissions.

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