Italian architect Arturo Tedeschi has designed a tram concept for the city of Milan called Passerella, which is equipped with discreet social distancing solutions.
Designed as a modern take on the classic ATM Class 1500 tram, which was first introduced to the city in 1929, the Passerella reinterprets the style and proportions of the first model numbered 1503.
Along with updating its form, Tedeschi added technologies and adaptations for life following the coronavirus pandemic. Its interior features plexiglass shields to separate individual seats and circle-shaped markers on the floor to act as discreet signals of where travellers should stand to keep a safe distance.

"The tram is certainly the most loved symbol of Milan's public transportation, with particular reference to the iconic 1503 model," said the designer. "The social distancing measures adopted by the city ? one of worst hit by Italy's Covid-19 pandemic ? are changing citizens' habits and the way they live and perceive public transportation."

Tedeschi wanted to give the standard social distancing warnings that have appeared in many cities, including Milan, a more "friendly" design.
"These days it is common to see placeholder-stickers with warnings like 'don't sit here' or 'keep one metres distance'," he said. "But we don't have to forget that Milano is the capital of design, and won't easily adapt to trivial and poor solutions."
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