Traffic around Korcula Old Town
There is some good news coming from sources close to the Korculan Town Authorities about the new regulations of traffic in Korcula Town for the next summer season (mid June to mid September).
The reason for this consideration is the amount of traffic in the town, which become almost unbearable in the summer.
Everyone who visited Korcula in last few years has noticed that traffic and parking in the town is chaotic and out of control. Although local people and visitors were regularly complaining about traffic, it was in vain. Last summer (2005) was one of the worst summers as far as traffic was concerned. However, it seems the time has come for those who are in charge to now seriously consider the introduction of restrictive measures as it is obvious, status quo is not possible any more.
One new measure that is considered, is to abolish parking in Sveti Nikola promenade or to totally abolish traffic in that street and leave it as a pedestrian-only area.
Also, during the summer season authorities are considering to generally restrict entrance to the town for motor vehicles, as well as to introduce much higher parking charges for existing parking places.
Furthermore, we are expecting from local authorities to pedestrianise at least some crucial areas around Korcula Old Town (West and East Pier) to make Korcula more acceptable in terms of traffic.
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March 14th, 2006 11:53
I visited Korcula last summer. You are apsolutely right , Korcula is chaotic and almost unbearable as far as traffic is concerned. Waiting at Orebic in ferry que for ages and then finding out parking in Korcula is impossible it something we learned hard way.We will come in Korcula again next summer but this time without a car. We can always rent a scooter or car if we need to do day trip areound the island.
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