Limassol, Cyprus. Members of the House transport committee on Thursday called for an immediate review of projects implemented under Limassol’s sustainable urban mobility plan, saying some measures have worsened traffic, raised road safety concerns and disrupted the city’s road network.
Lawmakers said the projects should be reassessed to ensure they improve daily life, mobility and safety for residents and businesses.
Committee concerns over implementation
Disy MP George Karaiskakis said the priority should be “a safer, more functional and more people-friendly Limassol”.
He said Disy supports modern and sustainable infrastructure but stressed that projects cannot be considered successful if they disrupt residents’ daily lives.
“Citizens first – that is our guiding principle, and we will continue to work toward that goal,” he said.
Calls for evaluation and consultation
Akel MP Ephraim Christou said the transition towards more people-centred infrastructure was necessary but said the implementation of some projects had raised “legitimate concerns” over functionality, safety, aesthetics and their impact on everyday life.
He said the success of the project would be judged not by the speed of implementation but by whether it substantially improves quality of life and mobility in the city.
Christou called for an evaluation of measures already introduced, greater consultation with local communities, Limassol municipality and other stakeholders, and a comprehensive master plan for the city’s central business district.
“Limassol needs a master plan for the central business district based on functionality, safety, and social acceptance – a plan that unites rather than divides, that solves problems rather than creating new ones,” he said.
Impact on residents and businesses
Diko MP Panikos Leonidou said the current situation had created major difficulties for both residents and businesses.
“It’s not just the traffic cones; it’s the general traffic chaos. The entire plan and the work carried out so far need to be reassessed,” he said.
