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“Vilnius’s old town, with the exception of some sections of Vilnius and Subačiaus streets, does not have a high accident rate. As drivers get used to the circular traffic system and traffic restrictions, the number of accidents in the central part of the capital is likely to decrease further over a long period of time.
However, to avoid the short-term confusion that often accompanies the introduction of traffic innovations, drivers should arm themselves with patience, plan and test new routes, “says Andrius Žiukelis, Head of the company’s BTA Expert Department insurance.
Congestion on surrounding streets can increase
According to the insurance expert, drivers who have frequently crossed Vilnius’s old town in transit should not be lazy to spend a few minutes at home with a computer or smartphone to find alternative routes; It is better to examine traffic changes in advance than to spend 20 minutes cycling and consider where to turn to get to your destination faster. .
“In addition, restricting transit traffic in the central part of the city can increase congestion on the surrounding streets. Therefore, after planning alternative routes in advance, it is wise to test them in practice in the coming days and then choose the most optimal option ”, recommends A.Žiukelis.
The insurance specialist also suggests monitoring traffic signs and the actions of other road users more closely than usual in the coming days.
“I would advise you to drive as if you were driving on the road for the first time, as well as pay more attention to the behavior of other drivers, even if you have planned your route in advance, that does not mean that the other is ready.” As a result, there are several misunderstandings that can be caused by drivers who do not comply with the new brand, “says the expert.
The time for innovation is very favorable.
According to the BTA expert, now is a very favorable time to restrict car traffic in Vilnius’ old town, where traffic flows traditionally decrease in the summer.
“The current innovations in traffic regulation, which have been prepared for a long time, are logical: the old town should not become a road that helps to shorten the journey through the city. Narrow streets, many curves, crossings, pedestrians they pose an additional and unnecessary danger to traffic safety. Also, let’s not forget that due to the COVID-19 situation, public spaces were donated this year to outdoor cafes, so everyone in the old town just wouldn’t fit. : tables, pedestrians, cyclists and cars. It is a logical decision that one of these components should be eliminated, “says A.Žiukelis.
According to the representative of the insurance company, in the event of an accident in the city center, if the participants in the accident do not obtain the necessary formalities quickly, at least part of the traffic simply stops, because practically all the streets of the old town they have only one lane.
With the entry into force of circular traffic in Vilnius Old Town today, residents will still be able to drive to their homes, workplaces and attractions, but will not be able to cross the old town. According to the Vilnius City Municipality, the decision to introduce circular traffic regulation was made to reduce transit traffic, which represents 40 percent of total car traffic in the Old Town and up to 70 percent of the morning.
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