Jubilee 2025: Citec in charge of the mobility plan

This year, Rome is hosting the Jubilee, one of the most significant events of the Catholic Church, also known as the Holy Year, which takes place every 25 years. The Jubilee 2025 began with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica on December 24, 2024, and will conclude with the closing of the five Holy Doors on January 6, 2026. Over the course of the year, approximately 32 million pilgrims are expected to visit the Holy City to take part in a rich program of events. Given the scale, duration, and importance of this celebration, it is essential to develop a strong and reliable yet flexible mobility plan capable of meeting multiple objectives: ensuring the safe and timely movement of the large number of visitors expected, responding in real-time to critical situations or fluctuations in demand, and minimizing the impact on local residents as much as possible with mitigation solutions.

Tor Vergata: Citec presents a dedicated mobility plan

Throughout the year, certain key dates require specific plans to manage large crowds of pilgrims. These events will take place notably in the Centocelle Archaeological Park and Tor Vergata, southeast of Rome. In this context, Citec has been commissioned by Giubileo 2025 to develop a comprehensive mobility plan for six major events, at St. Peter’s and Tor Vergata. Several jubilee celebrations will take place at St. Peter’s between April and June 2025, while a major event is scheduled in early August at Tor Vergata: the Youth Jubilee. These two sites have distinct needs: St. Peter’s, located in an urban area, is easily accessible by public transport, whereas Tor Vergata is farther from major transport hubs. Our Large Events experts have therefore proposed a mobility plan to manage flows to and from the site, analyzing the feasibility of certain measures and improving public transport options. The site presents several challenges, particularly regarding the availability of private bus stops, as private buses will be the primary means of transport for pilgrims attending the event. The current capacity is insufficient to accommodate the 10,000 buses expected. To address this issue, our experts have recommended the establishment of a pedestrian perimeter of approximately 4 km around the site, coinciding with stops for the Trasporto Pubblico Locale (TPL), as well as the closure of a highway ramp section to create a parking area and the closure of a road section. The measures also include the creation of the “Cammino del Giubileo” (Jubilee Path), a secure pedestrian route connecting Rome to Tor Vergata, complementing public transportation. This continuous, equipped, and supervised path will channel pedestrian flows towards Metro Line C, with the Torre Angela and Torrenova stations serving as the main access points to the site from the north.