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New bike path connects Veneto and Friuli on former railway line

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new 24-kilometer cycling path has opened, connecting the regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia in northeastern Italy.
  • The route utilizes a former railway line and aims to promote sustainable mobility.
  • The project is being implemented by the water utility Livenza Tagliamento Acque (LTA).

Northeastern Italy now boasts a new 24-kilometer cycling path, linking the regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. This scenic route follows a disused railway line, transforming old infrastructure into a modern artery for sustainable transportation.

The project, officially announced by the regional government of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, is designed to enhance the regional cycling network and encourage eco-friendly travel. The path stretches between the towns of Motta di Livenza in Veneto and San Vito al Tagliamento in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, offering cyclists a dedicated and safe passage.

Implementation of the cycling path is being managed by Livenza Tagliamento Acque (LTA), a local water utility. This initiative underscores a growing trend in Italy and across Europe to repurpose underutilized infrastructure for recreational and sustainable mobility purposes, promoting both tourism and environmental consciousness.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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