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Public Transport Mobility in Venice
Giulia Rovinelli1, Gianluca Cuzzolin2, Matteo Grazioso3
1Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Via Torino 155, Mestre (VE), I-30170, Italy. giulia.rovinelli@unive.it.
Scientific Data
|July 18, 2026
Summary
Venice
Area of Science:
- Urban Planning
- Mobility Studies
- Tourism Management
Background:
- Venice faces overtourism challenges due to uncontrolled tourism growth.
- Mobility in Venice relies on pedestrian movement and water bus services.
- Public transport is crucial for residents and tourists in Venice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze urban mobility patterns in Venice using public transport data.
- To support evidence-based policies for sustainable tourism and resident quality of life.
- To present and demonstrate the utility of public transport ticket validation datasets.
Main Methods:
- Collected and analyzed three large-scale datasets of public transport ticket validations from ACTV in 2023.
- Classified users into categories (tourists, residents, students, retirees) based on ticket typologies.
- Illustrated selected analyses to showcase data utility.
Main Results:
- Datasets cover diverse periods, including major events (Carnival, Venice Film Festival) and holidays (Easter, summer).
- Ticket data allows detailed classification of user types and mobility behaviors.
- Analyses demonstrate the value of these datasets for research and city management.
Conclusions:
- Public transport data offers a comprehensive approach to understanding urban mobility in Venice.
- These datasets are valuable resources for addressing overtourism and improving urban life.
- Data-driven insights can inform sustainable tourism strategies and enhance resident well-being.
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