Strait of Messina Crossing by submerged floating tunnels: Socio-economic effects
Abstract
This paper shows the outstanding aspects of a socio economic study related to construction of a permanent connection between Sicily and the Mainland by means of underwater railway and road tunnels, The aim of the study is to identify and analyze the effects that such an infrastructure could have on the local social and economic environment, with particular reference to the effects on income. The main result of this research is to measure the effects on local development in terms of income growth, starting from the hypothesis of Strait’s Urban System (SUS).
Fields of Study & Subjects
transportation and logistics systems
Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis
Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 445–450
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter