TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ – Interior Minister Ervin Demo has called for stepped-up traffic management measures in Tirana to reduce congestion, improve road safety and help commuters reach work and school more easily.
During an inspection on Monday in the city’s 21 Dhjetori area, where traffic police have increased their presence, Demo said recent damage to traffic lights, road signs and urban infrastructure had further complicated traffic conditions.
He said the priority was to ensure that residents could move safely around the city without unnecessary delays, particularly during peak commuting hours.
“Damage to infrastructure and road signage in recent weeks, particularly to traffic lights, has created difficulties for traffic. The 21 Dhjetori junction is one of the most problematic intersections. Traffic police have stepped up their measures, but we must ensure that citizens do not spend more time than necessary travelling to work and school, while also safeguarding road safety,” Demo said.
The minister called for particular attention to double parking and other traffic violations that obstruct the flow of vehicles, stressing that the effectiveness of the additional measures should be assessed by their impact on congestion and residents’ daily lives.
He said the increased police presence should continue, with an assessment scheduled by the end of the week to determine whether the measures had reduced congestion and commuting times.
Demo added that the State Police should remain focused not only on public safety but also on improving the quality of urban life.
He called for continued traffic enforcement and a further review early next week to determine whether additional measures were needed to ease movement around the capital.
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