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On the eve of the mass return of Zagreb - the city dug up: 'This is madness, political dilettantism'
Croatia🏛️ PoliticsCenter2 hr. ago

On the eve of the mass return of Zagreb - the city dug up: 'This is madness, political dilettantism'

As Zagreb residents return from their summer holidays and the start of the school year brings new traffic congestion, several key intersections remain under construction. Traffic expert Rajko Horvat warns that too many construction sites have been opened simultaneously, with unrealistic deadlines set, potentially compromising the quality of work. He highlights that some critical junctions like the intersection of Savska and Vukovarska streets are still incomplete, causing additional difficulties for daily commuters. Horvat criticizes the city for opening numerous construction sites in a short period without a realistic plan to complete all projects before students return to school. He questions whether penalties exist for contractors who fail to meet deadlines and emphasizes the need to check contractual obligations and ensure sufficient staffing at construction sites. He also suggests that night work could have alleviated the situation, but he points out that planning was lacking.

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tportal logotportalIndependentCenter2 hr. ago
On the eve of the mass return of Zagreb - the city dug up: 'This is madness, political dilettantism'

As Zagreb residents return from their summer holidays and the start of the school year brings new traffic congestion, several key intersections remain under construction. Traffic expert Rajko Horvat warns that too many construction sites have been opened simultaneously, with unrealistic deadlines set, potentially compromising the quality of work. He highlights that some critical junctions like the intersection of Savska and Vukovarska streets are still incomplete, causing additional difficulties for daily commuters. Horvat criticizes the city for opening numerous construction sites in a short period without a realistic plan to complete all projects before students return to school. He questions whether penalties exist for contractors who fail to meet deadlines and emphasizes the need to check contractual obligations and ensure sufficient staffing at construction sites. He also suggests that night work could have alleviated the situation, but he points out that planning was lacking.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced critique of the city's infrastructure management and construction planning without overtly favoring any political side. It focuses on technical and logistical issues rather than ideological positions, quoting experts and raising concerns about planning and execution,

HRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija) logoHRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija)State / PublicCenter4 hr. ago
Croatia: Contractor's contractual obligations should be checked

The article discusses ongoing traffic infrastructure work in Zagreb, highlighting concerns raised by Rajko Horvat from the Faculty of Traffic Sciences. He criticizes the current state of infrastructure maintenance, suggesting that contractors' contractual obligations should be reviewed. Horvat questions whether penalties exist for delays in completing projects and expresses frustration over the lack of workers on site during peak hours, which irritates drivers and other road users. The piece emphasizes the need for accountability and improved efficiency in urban development.

Bias read (Center): The article presents concerns about infrastructure management and contractor performance without overtly favoring any political side. It includes direct quotes from a university representative and does not exhibit biased language or selective sourcing.

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