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Rome's Ecological Sundays

Rome is implementing five car-free Sundays in 2024-2025 to reduce pollution and promote environmental awareness. These "ecological Sundays" will include events and activities throughout the city.

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Manuela PelatiSabrina Alfonsi

What is the main purpose of the ecological Sundays in Rome?: Rome will hold five ecological Sundays in 2024-2025, with the first one on November 10th, 2024. These initiatives aim to reduce air pollution and promote sustainable practices.
What type of events are planned for the ecological Sundays?: A range of events will take place throughout Via dei Fori Imperiali during the ecological Sunday, featuring various performances for children and adults. These include music, theater, dance, and circus acts.
What traffic restrictions will be in place during the ecological Sundays?: The ecological Sundays will involve the closure of the Green Belt to motor vehicles from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This restriction applies to all endothermic motor vehicles.
What is the "Blue Saturday" event and how does it relate to the ecological Sundays?: The "Blue Saturday" event complements the ecological Sunday, encouraging citizens to walk and offering various activities aimed at promoting community engagement and social interaction.
What are the stated goals of the ecological Sundays according to the environmental officer?: The initiative is presented as an important opportunity to raise awareness about environmental sustainability and the actions needed to limit and improve air quality. It aligns with European, national, and regional regulations.

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