Infrastrutture ferroviarie e reti di comunità come asset per le aree interne. Il caso della Garfagnana.

Abstract

In the National Strategy for Inner Areas included in the UE-Italy Partnership Agreement 2014- 2020, improving accessibility is one of the priority axes of intervention, either as a lever of territorial cohesion, or a driver of economic development. In these areas, a still existing railroad, even if abandoned or underused, may represent a strategic asset to activate revitalization processes. On the other hand, innovative complementary services, including community transport, along with the availability of a smart platform to access them easily, may play an important role in reducing car-dependency among the locals and attracting sustainable tourism. In the paper, the lesson learnt from some Italian and international good practices is put to use to outline a comprehensive approach to the accessibility of inner areas, using Garfagnana, in the Tuscan Apennines, as a case study.