Drivers, look out! Prague has determined that the center will be closed until November 17
“First of all, I want to thank all the drivers, because the first days of the measures, which are the worst, especially in November, when most people got into cars after the summer, made the situation in Prague more difficult but did not cause a collapse,” said the mayor’s deputy for transport Adam Scheinherr (Prague himself) stated that in Malá Strana – where trams were delayed due to convoys of cars – the flow of traffic increased.
“There was similar traffic as usual on the main detours in the Blanka tunnel and on the highway. If necessary, ambulances or firefighters can get to the places better, “added Councilor Scheinherr, who also informed the affected city districts about the extension of the traffic measure.
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The Transport Company (DPP) now demanded major reconstructions of the city on Smetana’s bank for technological reasons. According to the municipality, the DPP will also measure the smoothness of trams that have returned to Smetana’s embankment since Thursday.
Could it remain so?
“The arcade near Karlovy Lázně is extremely busy with traffic, it passes through three key tram lines, and the data obtained will be very valuable for traffic planning in Prague. I ask the driver for two more days. At the same time, we will use these days to measure the flow of traffic on detours, ”added Adam Scheinherr.
Restrictions on car traffic in Malá Strana and Smetana’s embankment will continue until 17 November. Prague will use this time not only to collect data in Prague, but also to collect data on air quality. Please understand these measures that will help all Praguers in the future. pic.twitter.com/I5dXtbeb6n
– Capital City of Prague (@PragueEU) November 8, 2019
On his Facebook page, there were mostly rave reactions in the discussions. “Could it continue to be so?” The inhabitants of Prague 1 ask, adding that there is now a beautiful calm in Malá Strana. Others complain that the first days did not respect the ban of some drivers. On the contrary, a few people criticize Scheinherr.
Sound quality measurement
On Friday, the municipality announced that, based on a coalition agreement between Mayor Zdeněk Hřiba (Pirates) and Deputies Adam Scheinherr (Prague himself) and Petr Hlubuček (United Forces for Prague / STAN), the current traffic regime on Smetana’s embankment and Malá Strana will be extended until 17 November.
“Calming in the city center is a trend of the modern metropolis, which takes into account the needs of local transport residents and improves air quality. As for preventing non-residents from passing through Mala Strana, this was already considered in connection with the opening of Blanka. Unfortunately, this has not happened yet. However, the step has its own logic, because there is a detour, “said Mayor Hřiba in a press release.
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“It is crucial for me that the measurements so far show that the measure does not bring any new complications in other parts of Prague, moreover, ninety percent of trams in which the people of Prague used to stand in convoys,” added Scheinherr, who is in charge of transport.
The municipality offers car-free time on the banks of both Vltava in the center of the metropolis, in addition to collecting data and measuring air quality. “These data should clearly show us that traffic regulation by introducing tolls for high-energy vehicles is an effective tool for improving air quality in Prague. The air quality in the center of Prague is the second worst in the country and has a major impact on the disease of Praguers, “says Hlubuček, whose department is the environment.
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