Developing parking and pedestrian flows strategies to support Naples Metro Line 1 new interchange hub
The Santa Maria del Pianto multimodal transport hub is a strategic mobility infrastructure that will support the expansion of Naples Metro Line 1.
Conceived as an integrated interchange facility combining metro access, park-and-ride services, and a bus terminal, the project plays a key role in strengthening public transport accessibility across the Naples metropolitan area.
By improving connections between the metro network, regional rail services, and private vehicle access, the development supports the city’s long-term objective of shifting mobility demand towards sustainable and collective transport modes while reducing pressure on the historic city center.
Given the expected high passenger volumes and multimodal flows, the project required a mobility strategy capable of ensuring efficient circulation, seamless interchange, and high levels of pedestrian comfort and safety.
Systematica collaborated with Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners as mobility and transport consultant for the project.
Our role focused on the design and operational assessment of the interchange parking facility, alongside the evaluation of vehicular and pedestrian impacts generated by forecast mobility demand.
Particular attention was dedicated to the pedestrian accessibility strategy, ensuring efficient movement between transport modes and optimizing the overall user experience within the interchange hub.
Systematica developed a detailed mobility assessment combining traffic analysis with dynamic pedestrian simulations to evaluate circulation performance under expected operational conditions.
Software-based dynamic simulations were carried out to test pedestrian movement across access routes, platforms, stairs, elevators, and interchange areas, enabling the identification and mitigation of potential congestion points during the planning phase.
Systematica’s analysis supported the optimization of Santa Maria del Pianto’s access and circulation systems, contributing to a more efficient multimodal transport hub.
The study enabled the correct dimensioning of metro access systems and validated the functionality of both pedestrian routes and vertical distribution, including stairs and elevators.
Once construction is completed, the project will strengthen Naples’ integrated public transport network and support the city’s long-term sustainable mobility objectives.
