Rome, the Carme project: a large pedestrian route for the central archaeological area

A large pedestrian route in the places of ancient Rome, to "return the central archaeological area" of the capital "to the citizens, as a true public space lived by the Romans and not just a set of monuments".

This is the great urban and cultural redevelopment plan known as Carme (Monumental Archaeological Centre) illustrated today by the mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, and "already implemented in a significant way. We had given a vision, today that project is already almost a reality", he explained. Over 80 interventions, many of which have already been carried out, for a plan that will be completed by next year ("the bulk will be ready between February and March 2027", specified the mayor) and with a total investment of 191 million.

The heart of this transformation is the new archaeological walk, that is, the large pedestrian cycle ring that connects the Imperial Forums, Colosseum, Circus Maximus, San Teodoro and Campidoglio. Via dei Fori Imperiali will be almost entirely pedestrianised, with the exception of two central lanes reserved for public transport. However, the two sidewalks on the sides of the promenade will no longer be there and therefore "although the size of the street will not change, the widening of the same is perceived thanks to this new paving". That street "for almost a century was a traffic jam with the Colosseum used as a roundabout. Today it becomes a huge boulevard dedicated almost exclusively to pedestrian and cycle use". But in the future, with the opening of the Metro C station in Piazza Venezia, expected in 2032-2033, "it will be possible to discuss completely eliminating the passage of vehicles on Via dei Fori Imperiali".