Pedestrian Zone Expands in Zagreb Center, Affecting Taxi Stand

Zagreb is set to significantly expand its pedestrian zone in the city center, a move aimed at alleviating vehicle traffic and promoting alternative transportation methods. The proposed changes, currently undergoing public consultation, will transform sections of Teslina and Gajeva streets into areas accessible only to pedestrians and cyclists.

The expansion will encompass Gajeva Street from Teslina to Berislavićeva, an area currently occupied by a prominent taxi stand. Teslina Street will also become pedestrian-only up to Zrinjevac. Additionally, Ulica Pod Zidom and a segment of Martićeva Street are included in the plan. City officials emphasize that this initiative will make public spaces more accessible to pedestrians and encourage the use of public and alternative transport.

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Proširenjem pješačke zone rasterećuje se promet vozila u užem centru grada, potiče se korištenje javnog prijevoza i alternativni oblici prijevoza, a javne površine postaju dostupnije pješacima

Public feedback on the proposed amendments to the city's traffic regulations is being accepted until August 8th. The city administration has previously indicated plans for a comprehensive reconstruction of these areas to ensure they function as true pedestrian zones, comparable to existing ones in the Donji Grad district. This includes creating a unified pedestrian zone stretching from the Croatian National Theatre (HNK) to Zrinjevac.

Before implementation, Zagreb plans to conduct thorough traffic and urban planning analyses, including traffic simulations and assessments of the impact on residents. The project also includes modernizing access to pedestrian zones with retractable bollards and video surveillance, while ensuring necessary access for residents, deliveries, and emergency services.

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Planira se i modernizacija pristupa pješačkim zonama s podiznim stupićima i video-nadzorom, uz uvažavanje potreba stanara i posebnu brigu oko opskrbe i prolaska hitnih službi