Hřib and Scheinherr get drunk on the new Smetana embankment: Time bomb, people are thundering
“Have you already seen how we transformed Smetana’s embankment? It’s a joy to look at. New tram stops, planted rows of trees, a wide pedestrian promenade in the Prague mosaic and a safe separated cycle lane. We are proud of Deputy Mayor Adam Scheiherr (Prague itself).
“This is what one of the most beautiful places in Prague with a view of Hradčany should look like,” he added.
The new look of Smetana embankment: Cyclists got a generous lane at the expense of motorists.
“There will be 17 trees. I am very happy about it! But that’s not all. Pavements were also paved, and the area of the promenade for pedestrians is much more generous. In addition, a separate separate lane was created next to the sidewalk for cyclists, who will not have to ride between cars.” his deputy, the no less proud Zdeněk Hřib (Pirates).
People, especially those from across the country, welcome the change of Smetana nábřeží and, together with Prague’s leadership, they are intoxicated by how much space they now have for pedestrians and cyclists. However, the people of Prague and especially the residents see red and draw attention to the ill-conceivedness, serious shortcomings and potential problems of this “pleasant” project.
Zdeněk Hřib is excited about the new look of Smetana nábřeží, Prague residents and residents less so…
“Great. So now the cars have to crawl behind the tram instead of going around it calmly and avoiding the pedestrians. The main thing is that cyclists have another generous cycle lane! My God, what has he put his soul into?’ user Jayn Jones wonders about the address of the new form of Smetana’s embankment in one of the internet discussions.
“I wonder how the ambulance will rush along the embankment after this reconstruction, if the lane is clogged with trams and cars? Are you going to drive onto the big promenade, or are you going to ride half in the cycle lane?’ there are many, and he is certainly not the only one.
“Where will the IZS vehicles pass if the cars in the convoy have nowhere to turn?” David Krajíček asks Adam Scheinherr. He is still waiting for an answer, apparently the deputy for transport needs to consult with someone who understands this better.
“Shouldn’t people be talking about it rather than confronting it? The traffic there is deadly, and only an idiot idealist could cut a lane like that.” Lucie Flašarová evaluated the municipal initiative.
The new look of Smetana’s embankment: There would be places to sit, but no one wants to sit on them.
“I understand, they needed to spend money, but why like this? Only a fool can put cars and a beam in the same lane. Well, the main thing is that you could fit a cycle lane and a separate curb. Just one look to the side and he throws a hold…,” user Banu Le ponders the possible consequences.
“Horrible, I almost sprained my ankle on that step on the pump terrorist trail,” commented Tomáš Sysel, who can already boast of his own experience. And more will surely follow soon.
“I don’t understand at all why broad sidewalks are built in Prague on which a procession can walk and cars are pulled onto the tracks, where they form senseless, smelly queues. Who allows this and doesn’t realize the consequences?’ Vlaďka Dobiášová wonders.
“It’s not just the center, but also where almost no one walks, for example in Libni from Palmovka to Kobylis. I guess no one will ever explain it to me.” he adds disappointedly.
The new look of Smetana embankment: Cyclists got a generous lane at the expense of motorists.
The desire of Hřib and Scheinherr to compete with other metropolises did not last either. “Each city has its specifics, in addition, Prague is definitely not on the level, in addition, it has its limits as far as the historic center is concerned, and what is the main thing, there are no bypass routes and we are still waiting for the city ring road,” critics of the new form of Smetana’s embankment agree.
According to them, it was lost well before everything needed was prepared, moreover, it smacks of political calculation and pleasant politics before the upcoming elections.