Venice intensifies controls on water traffic - City expects high influx of visitors during Film Festival
Venice has increased controls on its waterways as the city faces a large influx of visitors during the Film Festival, which began on September 2 and will continue until September 12.
Police have intensified checks on speeding vehicles and the enforcement of navigation rules, due to the significant increase in traffic on the canals. One of the main concerns is the phenomenon known as “moto ondoso”, waves created by the movement of motorized vehicles on the water. These waves can damage the fragile structures of the city and pose a danger to small boats.
The influx of tourists is expected to be particularly high during the festival. The Venetian Hoteliers Association predicts that hotel occupancy will exceed 90%, adding to the pressure on the city, which has been struggling for years to find a balance between the tourist economy and the needs of its residents.
Meanwhile, a group of local citizens is preparing to launch a campaign for a referendum on short-term tourist rentals. The initiative, which is expected to be presented publicly during the festival, aims to limit the use of apartments for tourist purposes and provide more housing for permanent residents of Venice.
To officially request the vote, organizers need 5,000 verified signatures. Crowd management measures are also being tightened ahead of Sunday's historic regatta on the Grand Canal, one of Venice's most important traditional events.
Police have been authorised to temporarily redirect pedestrians or restrict access to areas where gatherings of people become dangerous. The focus will be in particular on the areas around the Rialto and Accademia bridges, where a large concentration of tourists is expected. Venice continues to face the challenge of managing mass tourism, as authorities seek to protect infrastructure and the daily lives of residents, without damaging a sector that constitutes an important part of the city's economy.
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