Road traffic management
Metro Construction Shifts Traffic in Sofia
In a significant development for residents of Sofia's "Geo Milev" and "Slatina" districts, vital boulevards and streets have faced traffic restrictions due to ongoing subway construction. The ambitious metro project, set to traverse these neighborhoods, has prompted concerns among locals about potential traffic jams and the adequacy of alternative routes.
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‘Congestion fees may ease Istanbul traffic’
The concept of "congestion charging," in which vehicles entering areas with heavy traffic are charged a fee, has recently been gaining traction as a potential solution to simultaneously alleviate traffic congestion and mitigate air pollution.
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Experts advocate enhanced road safety measures amid accidents
In the aftermath of a series of road accidents over the past months that claimed numerous lives and left several injured, experts have urged precautions, emphasizing the importance of regulating the deactivation of speed limiters and implementing frequent tachograph checks.
Almost entire Germany will stop
The farmers did so on the first day of protests against the government's plans to phase out agricultural subsidies.
State services expressed concern about this and called this protest the largest in post-war history. It is feared that from early morning almost no part of the state will function normally.
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Heavy Traffic Expected: Bus Services Altered for New Year's Eve and Day
As the year draws to a close, transport services face adjustments, with some bus operators in Bulgaria suspending travel from December 31st afternoon until midday on January 1st. However, in anticipation of increased passenger demand on December 30, certain operators have arranged additional buses to accommodate travelers.
Calls grow for reduction on speed limits
In view of the death of six people in seven road accidents over 24 hours from Thursday through to Friday, activists are calling for stiffer penalties and reduction of speed limits.
SOS Traffic Crimes, set up by relatives of traffic victims, has been pushing for a change in the legal framework, as currently road accidents are legally designated a misdemeanor or manslaughter.
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Municipality plans road fee to alleviate traffic congestion
In a bid to address the traffic congestion problem in Istanbul, the municipality is preparing to impose a fee on vehicles entering the busiest areas of the city, as the pilot implementation is set to commence in Eminönü.
Sofia's New Low-Emission Zone: What Drivers Need to Know
Sofia is set to implement a Low-Emission Zone (LEZ) from December 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024, within the city's central ring. The LEZ aims to tackle air quality issues, mandated by a court decision and the previous municipal council.
Standstill traffic
The region of Attica has a huge problem with traffic. One would expect that the government, in collaboration with the local authorities, would study the issue and take measures, not necessarily of immediate effect, as the problem does not only concern traffic police.
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Woman dies in Thessaloniki traffic accident
In a deadly traffic accident in Thessaloniki on Wednesday afternoon, a city bus crossed to the opposite traffic lane sweeping away a motorbike, a taxi and another car. The woman driving the motorbike has died.
The bus driver as well as the drivers of the other two vehicles have been injured and transferred to the hospital.
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