NO, Maria Luiza Blvd will not become pedestrian, at least not in the foreseeable future. This was written by municipal councilor Boris Bonev from PP-DB-Save Sofia, emphasizing that his words about the key capital boulevard were taken out of context.
"I am quite amused how words taken out of context can make news across all media.
NO, Maria Luisa Blvd will not be pedestrianized, at least not in the foreseeable future. In the interview, I simply recalled the project for a detailed development plan providing for a pedestrian crossing in front of the station and I recalled Vasil Terziev's dream for Maria Luiza Blvd.
Here is an exact quote:
DV: And where should there be pedestrian areas?
Terziev: As much as possible in the center, as this still requires an analysis of the traffic.
DV: One example: which street?
Terziev: "Maria Louisa". This is my dream - to have the longest pedestrian zone in Europe. From the Central Station, through "Maria Luisa", "Vitoshka" to the NDK - for pedestrians, bicycles and scooters.
I share this dream and I believe that this is the right way, but at this moment there is no decision made, no project prepared, no funding secured, no public discussions held. I.e. the news "Maria Luisa becomes pedestrian" It is NOT true."