Monday, August 31, 2026 — Here are the main developments from Pistoia and the surrounding province this morning.
Motorcyclist seriously injured on the Porrettana
A 41-year-old woman was seriously injured in a collision between a car and a motorcycle on Via Bolognese at Spedaletto. Emergency teams reported that she remained conscious and stable during the rescue operation before being transferred for hospital care. The incident is a fresh reminder for drivers to use particular caution on the mountain road. Source: Report Pistoia.
New road restrictions begin in central Pistoia
Traffic and parking are prohibited from today through September 9 along the section of Via dei Cancellieri between numbers 32 and 24. The measure allows maintenance work on the Liceo Forteguerri building. A longer restriction also begins near number 110 in Via Bassa della Vergine, with works expected to continue until October 31. Residents and commuters should plan alternative routes. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
A Pistoia couple trades city work for a mountain venture
Fiamma Niccolai and Filippo Bonini have left their jobs in Pistoia to take over a refreshment point in the mountains. Their move reflects a deliberate search for a quieter life closer to nature, while keeping a small local service alive for residents and visitors. Source: Il Tirreno – Pistoia.
Montecatini funicular passes 90,000 passengers in 2026
Montecatini’s historic red funicular cars, known as Gigio and Gigia, have carried more than 90,000 passengers since the service reopened in late March. Operators report around 600 travellers a day and 30 daily runs, underlining the railway’s importance both as a visitor attraction and as a link to Montecatini Alto. Source: La Nazione – Montecatini.
Canadian teenager wins the Giro della Toscana Femminile
Nineteen-year-old Sidney Swierenga of Canada has won the women’s Giro della Toscana after the final 146-kilometre stage from Lucca to Montecatini Terme, a demanding route featuring eight classified climbs. The result closes one of the province’s most important late-summer sporting events. Source: Report Pistoia.
Pieve a Nievole festival opens today
The Festa de l’Unità begins today in the public green area at Via Nova and runs through September 12. Its programme combines political debate with books, civil rights, Europe, constitutional issues, healthcare and local government, offering residents a series of public discussions alongside community activities. Source: Report Pistoia.
Inclusive pizza project closes Quarrata festival
Pozzo in Festa concludes this evening at Parco Verde in Quarrata with “Pizza All Inclusive.” Young people with disabilities and autism will prepare gourmet pizzas and help serve guests in a practical work setting. Proceeds will support vulnerable families, bringing the festival to a close with a strong focus on inclusion and community solidarity. Source: Report Pistoia.
Morricone, Piovani and Piazzolla at Villa di Papiano
Villa di Papiano in Lamporecchio hosts “Ritratti” at 9:30 p.m. tonight. Clarinetist Emanuele S. Anzalone and guitarist Fabio Maida will perform a programme inspired by Ennio Morricone, Nicola Piovani and Astor Piazzolla, adding a chamber-music highlight to the province’s final evening of August. Source: Report Pistoia.