One question got Zagreb residents talking: Here's what they consider the City's best move and biggest miss

A lively debate on Reddit has brought to light what Zagreb residents consider the city's most successful initiatives and its most significant shortcomings in recent years.

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Bajs, pedestrian zones, physically separated bus lanes, maintaining public transport prices, the free cable car, and expanded parking fees.

Among the most frequently lauded city projects is the 'Bajs' public bicycle system, with multiple users highlighting how it transformed their commutes. New pedestrian zones, underground waste bins, free cable car rides, and the maintained price of public transport also received positive feedback. One user specifically praised "Bajs, pedestrian zones, physically separated bus lanes, maintaining public transport prices, the free cable car, and expanded parking fees." However, this user also noted the continued need for more physically separated bus lanes, complete separation of tram and car traffic, and more effective traffic warden operations.

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Traffic wardens do not remove junk from the road, there are isolated streets with free parking in the middle of a parking zone, and it happens that a bus driver does not show up for a route.

Concerns about public transport were widespread. Beyond requests for more frequent services, residents called for faster renewal of the tram fleet, replacing aging 'Tatra' trams notorious for summer heat issues and frequent breakdowns. Users emphasized that purchasing new trams alone would be insufficient without expanding the tram network and physically separating tram tracks from car traffic.

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It would be necessary to completely replace those old Tatras. In summer, it's a little cooler in them than in hell, and the two-car units on lines 4 and 7 regularly break down.

Accessibility for people with disabilities emerged as a major point of contention. One user argued that Zagreb lags significantly behind many European cities in this regard. "Not a single tram stop in the city is adapted for people with disabilities. Zagreb Main Station has no platforms of the proper height, nor elevators. The underpass at the Main Station has no elevators. I don't know which European cities you are comparing us to, but Zagreb is an extremely inaccessible city to navigate, and when we add blocked sidewalks, it's even worse," the user wrote. Other contributors echoed these concerns, pointing out that sidewalks are often obstructed by cars, electric scooters, or restaurant terraces.

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Not a single tram stop in the city is adapted for people with disabilities. Zagreb Main Station has no platforms of the proper height, nor elevators. The underpass at the Main Station has no elevators. I don't know which European cities you are comparing us to, but Zagreb is an extremely inaccessible city to navigate, and when we add blocked sidewalks, it's even worse.