Bishkek Drivers Complain: Traffic Police Prioritize Main Roads, Neglecting Side Streets

Residents of Bishkek are voicing frustration over the traffic management practices of the UUPSM (Unified Department of Patrol and Public Security Service) officers, particularly during peak hours. Drivers report that the current methods of regulating traffic at busy intersections are inefficient and contribute to severe congestion.

The primary complaint centers on the perceived prioritization of clearing main thoroughfares while neglecting secondary streets. According to citizens, UUPSM inspectors often focus on allowing the flow of traffic on the main road, but fail to adequately manage the vehicles accumulating on intersecting side streets. This results in secondary roads remaining gridlocked, even after the main road has been cleared.

"When the main street is cleared, why not fully decongest the secondary ones as well, instead of leaving everything to the traffic light?" questioned one resident. "The secondary streets remain stuck in traffic just as they were." This uneven distribution of traffic management efforts leaves drivers on smaller roads feeling neglected and exacerbates overall traffic jams.

Citizens are urging authorities to re-evaluate the organization of manual traffic regulation, especially during times of maximum road usage. They hope for a more synchronized and equitable approach that addresses congestion on all streets, not just the primary ones, to improve traffic flow throughout the capital.