In the capital’s Podil tested the new pedestrian area. Video

In the city administration promise to plant on the site of the demolished kiosks ash trees and install benches.

Since then, as the Hem became a pedestrian, it’s been two weeks. During this time, drivers are not just stuck in traffic on the bypass roads, and passengers of public transport often have to go a few stops and personally help to leave buses from the concrete maze. “Next stop – so you don’t get it. A narrow passage”, – complains the inhabitant of Kiev Anatoly.

On weekdays Kontraktova square is almost empty. But the habit, people cross the road on the Zebra crossing or walking by a construction of the passage reserved for pedestrians. “I still remember the old Kiev, when it was possible to walk without transitions, like cross the street” – says Lyudmila.

Novation pedestrians much, but say concrete blocks eyes are not encouraging. Say, not enough green space. “This is really closer to a European city where you can still get out and walk. Now in the middle to plant trees and benches to make both sides” – says the inhabitant of Kiev Irina and Alina.

Concrete barriers are temporary measures, explained in the city administration. After completion of the global reconstruction of the hem they will be replaced with metal structures with light. The improvement of pedestrian space start with Kontraktova square.

On the site of the demolished kiosks from day to day, will begin the construction work. Here will plant an alley of ash trees, will supply the seats, but the trade point project is not provided. But plan to open the archaeological Museum and the square.

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