3 The traffic in Bratislava

 Quote: “The tight traffic in Bratislava shows that the city was not ready for the current influx of cars.”

     Actually, this is true. Many of my friends who study or work in Bratislava complain about the traffic which is often slowed down by the delays and diversions. Moreover, the traffic accidents from Gagarinova (a street in Bratislava) are reported on the Slovak radio almost every day. In the past, there were plans to dig the underground railway, time after time, but were repeatedly turned down by the magistrates. Such an investment would devour lot of money, time and due to the road works and related diversions the traffic would temporarily become even more chaotic.

      For me, in comparison with other “villages” in Slovakia, Bratislava most reminds of the cities in the Western Europe, but even the local won’t call it “a city”. Before, I did not like it. But I was there three times during one week in June, and it was not so bad. Actually, I am developing some kind of passion for this city. It was the atmosphere under the Michalska Brana (on of the fortified gates) with its open terrace restaurants and cobbled streets. I think I need a change, because I am living at the same place for too long.

Few months ago, I came across an interesting article written by an American living in Slovakia. (http://www.52insk.com/2012/1950/)  I liked some of his observations and therefore decided to comment them. I do not want to offend the author, nor anyone else. Please, accept this just as poor fiction and one’s will to share his opinions.