European Experience for Solving Capital Traffic Issues
This is reported by Kyiv24
Residents of Kyiv have initiated a proposal to allow buses to use tram tracks in areas where it is feasible, as well as to create new similar segments. They believe this will enable public transport to effectively bypass traffic jams, which is particularly relevant for large urban areas.
Petition from Kyiv Residents Regarding Changes in the Transport System
The relevant electronic petition has already been published on the official website of the Kyiv City Council. In their appeal, the authors emphasize that in many cases, buses and trams run parallel to each other; however, buses often get caught in traffic jams, while trams benefit from a dedicated lane.
International Practices and Opportunities for Kyiv
The petition signatories highlight that in several European cities, buses and trams already share tracks or dedicated lanes. This approach allows public transport to move more quickly through the city, avoid traffic jams, and use urban space more efficiently.
In the capital, residents point out, there are many areas where the tram line runs parallel to major streets (for example, in the Darnytskyi or Dniprovs’kyi districts). Often, a bus or trolleybus runs alongside the tram, forced to remain in the general flow of traffic, even though there is a separate, free tram line nearby.
The initiators are convinced that implementing such a system will enhance the efficiency of public transport in Kyiv, reduce traffic jams on the roads, and improve the comfort and speed of travel for passengers.