Budapest’s quay to become car-free zone?! – PHOTOS

According to the poll data released by Budapest’s mayor, most of the residents support the idea of car-free quay.

Since the curfew restrictions introduced this spring, Budapest’s quay has been closed to motorists on weekends; and at the same time, it was opened to pedestrians and cyclists.

„Back in the spring, we decided to open the quay to pedestrians and cyclists during curfew restrictions, and the initiative was very popular, so it remained open even after the restrictions were lifted” – posted Gergely Karácsony on his Facebook page.

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The mayor reported that the Median conducted a poll showing that the majority of people support the idea of car-free quay.

Accordingly, 73% agreed and 24% opposed the statement that car traffic should be discontinued periodically on weekends; but even the complete cessation of traffic received a majority – 59% supported and 37% opposed the idea.

As the Hungarian news portal hvg reports, Gergely Karácsony also added that based on the results mentioned above and the opinion of residents, Budapest’s Municipality would examine the possibility of improving the plans in smaller but key places in order to make the quay even better for pedestrians, cyclists and those who would like to relax in the area.

He also added that the aim is to accelerate the RAK-PARK project (whose licensing plan was completed in 2018) and to coordinate related projects in cooperation with the Government.

In his post, the mayor also shared visual plans for the quay:

Source: hvg.hu; facebook.com