BAThe article discusses a debate over the design of a new road in Sarajevo, specifically whether it should be built as a boulevard with multiple entrances and exits or as a high-speed highway. Načelnik Općine Novi Grad Semir Efendić advocates for a boulevard-style road similar to existing infrastructure connecting Ilidża to the city center, which would improve traffic flow and connectivity for nearby neighborhoods like Boljakov Potok and Buća Potok. In contrast, Faruk Muharemović from the Planning Institute argues that a boulevard with many intersections would not effectively reduce congestion and that a high-speed road is needed to connect Corridor 5C to the old town within 20 minutes. Erdal Trhulj emphasizes that the broader question is not just about the type of road but about the future vision of Sarajevo itself, especially in light of the city’s new urban development plan through 2036. He highlights that the current proposal ends at the First Transversal, lacking a clear long-term solution beyond that point. Trhulj stresses the need for a modern road to relieve existing streets and improve connections but raises concerns about whether such a road could create physical barriers,碍
Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives in the debate without overtly favoring one side. It includes quotes from different stakeholders—local officials and planners—with balanced representation and does not exhibit biased language or selective sourcing.
