The aftertaste left by cars in the Brno pedestrian zone: The road shortcut through the center ret

22. září 2021

Who owns the city centers? Pedestrians, cyclists, scooters, cars, or all together? The historic center of Brno became an imaginary Petri dish for two years, when everyone clashed due to a mistake done by the municipality.

Unwanted experiment, which let thousands of cars into a pedestrian zone, city remedied only now - in favor of pedestrians. The result is still visible - streets damaged from heavy cars, the remains of traffic accidents, an online catalog of poorly parked cars and a aftertaste of mutual ruthlessness.

The Brno case can be an example and a warning for other cities. Listen to the anatomy of what caused one political decision.

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When: Tuesday 19th October 2021 | afternoon listening session 13:30 - 16:00
Where: Theatre hall, Arts Centre UP
Entrance: Free admission with accreditation

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BASIC INFORMATION

Competition category: News Report
Title in English: The aftertaste left by cars in the Brno pedestrian zone: The road shortcut through the center returns to pedestrians
Original title: Po autech v brněnské pěší zóně zůstala pachuť: Silniční zkratka přes centrum se vrací chodcům
Author: Tomáš Kremr
Length (in minutes): 9:59
Original language: Czech
Name of station which broadcast the program: Czech Radio (Czechia)

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