Italy’s love affair with bicycles is revving up—projects show the market could surge 60% by 2026! But in Rome, the eternal city’s car and scooter devotees aren’t ready to swap engines for pedals just yet.
City leaders, inspired by bike-friendly hubs like Amsterdam and Copenhagen, want cleaner air and smoother traffic. Mayor Roberto Gualtieri’s plans include new bike lanes and incentives. Yet, fewer than 5% of Italians bike daily compared to 41% in the Netherlands.
\"Rome’s streets weren’t built for bikes,\" says local driver Marco Rossi. \"It’s chaotic, and drivers aren’t giving up their Vespas without a fight.\" Meanwhile, cycling advocates argue that Rome’s health and environmental crises demand action.
Will Italy’s cycling revolution roll into Rome—or hit a roadblock? Stay tuned.
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But in Rome, the eternal city’s car and scooter devotees aren’t ready to swap engines for pedals just yet. 
Meanwhile, cycling advocates argue that Rome’s health and environmental crises demand action. 
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