The City Council of Firenze has approved the Libertà–Rovezzano tram extension (Line 3.2.2) that will connect with the Libertà–Bagno a Ripoli line (Line 3.2.1), currently under construction, at Piazza della Libertà. At the same time, the council approves the acquisition of new light rail vehicles.
The approval follows the closure of the inter-institutional planning conference for the Libertà–Rovezzano tram project, attended by the representatives of the Municipality of Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany Region, Ministry of Infrastructure, Heritage Authority, RFI, and others. The next step is to request an offer from the concessionaire Tram di Firenze for the executive design, construction, and future operation of the line.
The 6.1 km Libertà–Rovezzano tram extension will be served by 15 stops and a 1.2 km stretch without poles or overhead wires will be constructed between Piazza delle Cure and Largo Gennarelli (between “Mille” and “Campo di Marte” stops), just like the Bagno a Ripoli line. The project also covers the construction of a new park and ride facility at Rovezzano railway station, expanding the existing lot by 140 spaces, with a further 350 spaces planned under the Rovezzano Intermodal Hub project. In addition, a smaller parking area near Rondinella stop, with approx. 80 car spaces and 15 motorcycle spaces, will be built.
Libertà–Rovezzano tram extension represents an investment of EUR 360 million of which EUR 354.7 million is eligible for public funding (national and EU funds). The approved project to acquire 3 trams to operate the line (of a total fleet of 14 vehicles) has a total cost of EUR 12 million, which will be co-financed by the EU. The hybrid trams will be powered by both overhead wires and batteries, similar to the 16 already ordered for the Bagno a Ripoli–Libertà line.
The extension is expected to transport up to 9 million passengers each year, while significantly reducing car usage and CO₂ emissions.
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