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Park City Councilor Studies Italy's Transport for 2034 Games

2/4/2026

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Ciraco Studies Transportation

Park City Councilor Bill Ciraco will travel to Italy as a spectator to study transportation for 2034 Winter Games, visiting Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and Bormio.
He will assess transportation challenges firsthand to inform planning.
Park City Mayor Ryan Dickey will lead a delegation in an International Olympic Committee (IOC) observers program based in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
The trip follows Salt Lake City's awarding of 2034 Games and highlights Park City's role.

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Italy's Olympic Transportation Challenges

Italy's Winter Olympics begin this week with events at seven locations, supported by €3.5 billion in transport infrastructure investments.
Fragmented venues complicate spectator transport across host cities.
Cortina requires multiple connections.
Spectators should plan for extended travel times and limited parking as Uber anticipates a surge in activity during the Games.

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Historical Context

The 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, faced significant transportation challenges, prompting a €3.5 billion investment in infrastructure. Selected in June 1999, Turin's preparations highlighted the complexities of hosting such events, as fragmented venues complicated logistics. Park City Councilor Bill Ciraco's visit to Italy aims to leverage these historical lessons for improved planning for the 2034 Winter Games.

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Ciraco Studies Transportation

Park City Councilor Bill Ciraco will travel to Italy as a spectator to study transportation for 2034 Winter Games, visiting Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and Bormio.
He will assess transportation challenges firsthand to inform planning.
Park City Mayor Ryan Dickey will lead a delegation in an International Olympic Committee (IOC) observers program based in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
The trip follows Salt Lake City's awarding of 2034 Games and highlights Park City's role.

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