Tag Archive: transportation

Venice Vaporetto Fares, 2009

Here’s a brief summary of the public transit fares for navigation (i.e., the vaporetto) posted by the ACTV. Most fares have increased by €2 for 2009. The Youth fare for the three-day pass did not increase. ATTENZIONE: The fares for Travel Cards (along with a variety of other services) are discounted substantially if you book…

Keeping an eye on the Grand Canal

Check out ARGOS , the new system for keeping watch over the Grand Canal. It’s pretty self-explanatory, and quite fun. Just like any congestion map, colors on maps to indicate the amount of traffic and the speed, and the closed-circuit cameras provide expansive views up and down the length of the Canal…and a lot clearer…