Cars are privileged! This Zagreb street, full of shops and cafes, presents pedestrians with the same problem at every intersection

Trakošćanska Street in Zagreb's Trešnjevka district presents a daily challenge for pedestrians, including parents with strollers and the elderly, due to its intersection design. The Cyclists' Union has drawn attention to this issue, arguing that the current layout prioritizes cars over people.

Pedestrians are forced to repeatedly step down from sidewalks to the road and back up again at nearly every intersection. The union points to eight side streets that disrupt continuous pedestrian flow. They propose a solution: raising all intersections to the same level as the sidewalks. This would create a seamless and safer walking experience, particularly benefiting those with strollers, the elderly, and individuals with reduced mobility.

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Cars are privileged instead of all intersections being raised to sidewalk level to allow pedestrians continuous movement without height obstacles.

The union also highlighted a stalled initiative to remove a bicycle lane from the sidewalk, a decision made by the local committee years ago with no subsequent action. They stress that Trakošćanska Street, with its numerous shops and cafes, serves as a vital pedestrian artery for the neighborhood. Therefore, the union argues, pedestrian movement should be prioritized, with all other traffic managed on the road at reduced speeds.

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Trakošćanska, due to its numerous shops, catering establishments, and other amenities, is one of the main pedestrian arteries of the neighborhood.