Bishkek plans to implement measures to control traffic flows. According to Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliev, even building new interchanges and installing smart counters will not help solve the traffic problem if the number of cars in the city is not limited.
Restrictions and Priorities
Speaking at a meeting of the Ala-Too deputy group, the Vice Mayor admitted that such measures could trigger a negative public reaction. Nevertheless, he emphasized the inevitability of such decisions in the near future.
"We cannot do without restrictions. Unfortunately, I will say openly—there will be negativity. But tomorrow or the day after, we will reach this point regardless. We will provide for even or odd [days or numbers] and other measures."
As an alternative and the main direction for urban mobility development, Aliev identified public transport as a priority. The city already has a development concept through 2030, which includes three main blocks.
Transport Situation in the City
Number of Vehicles
The total number of cars on the capital's roads significantly exceeds official registration statistics due to the constant influx of vehicles from the regions.
