Category: Water Traffic/Moto Ondoso

First Office Day of Speed Checks for Boats in Venice A Success: “Objective achieved”

August 2, 2025

Agostini, the local police commander expressed his satisfaction with the implementation of the canal speed measurement system. “Fewer than twenty fines were issued; the difference was noticeable.” August 1, 2025 On its first day of operation, the speedboat system demonstrated extremely positive results. Fewer than twenty fines were issued on August 1st thanks to the … More First Office Day of Speed Checks for Boats in Venice A Success: “Objective achieved”

Venice Under Scrutiny by UNESCO Again

November 3, 2024

The Commission returns for another inspection, and a 300-page dossier is delivered by the Municipality. Associations and committees invoke the “blacklist” to make the world understand the state of degradation and fragility of the city by Vera Mantengoli November 1, 2024 The Commission returns for another inspection, and a 300-page dossier is delivered by the … More Venice Under Scrutiny by UNESCO Again

Cipriani Sues the City and Port Authority for Moto Ondoso

October 13, 2024

The most famous innkeeper in the world has filed a complaint against the Municipality and the Port Authority: “The waves come between the tables. Venice is falling apart, and nobody is doing anything. A signal was needed” Alberto Vitucci October 01, 2024 “Here everyone is complaining, and no one is moving. The city is falling … More Cipriani Sues the City and Port Authority for Moto Ondoso

Transportation Chaos in Venice. Letter From an ACTV Pilot

September 14, 2024

A Letter from ACT Pilot Alberto Cancian: What has happened to local public transportation? A few years ago, it would have been unthinkable to ask that question. Local public transportation (TPL) was one of the most important drivers for the country; a permanent job, with guarantees for the future, a job with dignity for those … More Transportation Chaos in Venice. Letter From an ACTV Pilot

Venice Lagoon Authority: New President Faces Daunting Agenda for Three Year Term

June 7, 2024

The first operational meetings are being held after the green light from the Court of Auditors. The next step is the appointment of the managers of the authority, which will bring together disparate needs for protection of the lagoon into one body Eugenio Pendolini May 30, 2024 A three-year time horizon to centralize the responsibilities … More Venice Lagoon Authority: New President Faces Daunting Agenda for Three Year Term

Venice at Risk. The Mayor is Part of the Problem

September 1, 2023

In responding to UNESCO’s observations, Brugnaro should open discussions with the city, starting with the City Council, and stop accusing anyone who criticizes his work. By GIUSEPPE SACCÀ and SARA ARCO 31 Aug 2023 The administration, in responding to UNESCO’s observations, should open discussions with the city, starting with the City Council, and stop accusing … More Venice at Risk. The Mayor is Part of the Problem

Tourists Are Crazy for Burano. The Residents Are Resisting and Have Prepared a Decalogue

July 16, 2023

A well-attended public assembly was held on Tuesday. The requests of those who remain on the island of the island of lacemaking: transportation, services, greenery and enhancement of the enormous historic and traditional heritage. “Welcome to those who come here. With rules” By Antonella Gasparini 14 July 2023 Almost two thousand residents to date. The … More Tourists Are Crazy for Burano. The Residents Are Resisting and Have Prepared a Decalogue

Marco Polo Airport Masterplan to Double Number of Passengers Sparks Widespread Concerns

June 16, 2023

Nine public meetings brought over four hundred people to offer proposals and voice their concerns. The major themes that emerged concerned the mass assault of tourists on Venice, the need for environmental mitigations and the proposed connections with public transportation, including the problem of moto ondoso and already crowded water traffic. By Mitia Chiarin 15 … More Marco Polo Airport Masterplan to Double Number of Passengers Sparks Widespread Concerns

Boat waves up to 2 Meters High in the Heart of the Lagoon

May 5, 2023

The speed of motorboats and Tour Boats is being accused of causing serious waves that are putting the sandbars and islands at risk. Without any controls, the protests are mounting. By Alberto Vitucci 3 May 2023 They’ll say that there were no patrols. Or that the waters are someone else’s responsibility. And that by now … More Boat waves up to 2 Meters High in the Heart of the Lagoon