Venice’s canals are not just breathtaking backdrops—they're buzzing waterways filled with taxi boats, ferries, gondolas, and cruise ships. To tackle the rising chaos, the city has rolled out boat speed cameras 🚤, blending tradition with cutting-edge tech to boost safety.
Andrea Balbi, a dedicated gondolier with 30 years of experience and president of the Venice Gondolier Association, shares his concern: "The danger isn't just for the gondoliers, but everyone who travels on the water." Rapid boat speeds generate waves that can unsettle passengers, cause accidents, and even affect the historic buildings already vulnerable to erosion.
This innovative move highlights how even the most iconic cities can embrace technology to solve modern problems. Much like the smart urban solutions seen in bustling cities across South and Southeast Asia, Venice is setting a precedent by merging its rich heritage with modern safety measures 🌊. It’s an exciting reminder that progress and preservation can go hand in hand.
Stay tuned as Venice continues its journey toward safer, smarter canals—proving that sometimes, the best way to protect the past is by innovating for the future!
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Amid accidents and damage, Venice introduces speed cameras for boats
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