Zagreb Rush Hour: Bicycle Outpaces Car, Exposing City's Traffic Woes

Zagreb Traffic Congestion: Bicycle Beats Car in Rush Hour Race Zagreb, Croatia – In a recent experiment conducted by RTL Direkt, a bicycle outpaced a car in a race through Zagreb’s congested city center during rush hour. The 6.5-kilometer route, chosen to represent a typical commute, took the cyclist a mere 21.5 minutes, while the car struggled to complete the journey in under 25 minutes. This stark contrast underscores the significant challenges posed by traffic congestion in Zagreb. The video highlights the need for improved public transportation infrastructure as a key solution. "To reduce traffic jams, improving public transport is crucial," stated the video reporter. The Dean of the Faculty of Transport Sciences, Marko Šoštarić, added, "People need to change their habits and accept that we don’t need to travel short distances by car; there are alternatives." The video concludes with a call for better public transport, including updated trams and buses, to provide reliable alternatives to private vehicles. This initiative aligns with Zagreb’s broader goals of becoming a more sustainable and livable city.