TALKS
Public forum: City and Transport
July 1, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Zagreb is changing. But the question isn’t whether the city is changing – it’s how, and with what vision.
From the demolition of pedestrian underpasses, expansion of the tram and cycling networks, to the modernization of the railway junction – the past five years have been among the most traffic-intensive in the city’s recent history. And yet, many of these changes have not stemmed from a systematic strategy, but rather from ad hoc interventions, political impulses, and administrative shortcuts.
At the upcoming public forum City and Transport, taking place on Tuesday, July 1st at 5:30 PM, we will discuss the real potential of urban mobility, specific infrastructure projects, and the structural challenges of Zagreb’s development.
Participants:
- Željko Ukić, Chairman of the Management Board, HŽ Passenger Transport
- Darko Barišić, Member of the Management Board, HŽ Infrastructure
- Domagoj Bublić, Zagreb Node Project Manager, HŽ Infrastructure
- Andro Pavuna, Head of the City of Zagreb's Transport Office
- Luka Matošić, Member of the Management Board, ZET
Moderator:
Prof. Marko Ševrović, Ph.D., Department of Transport Planning, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences.
The panel, structured around key thematic areas, will explore questions such as:
- Integrating rail into urban mobility – can the Zagreb Node project become the backbone of daily commuting?
- Transforming the tram network – why do routes from 1987 no longer reflect the movement patterns of 2025?
- Parking policy reform – how much congestion can we reduce without building a single new road?
- Urban-regional connectivity – why is Zagreb no longer transport self-sufficient?
- Strategy and legal frameworks – can Zagreb adopt a functional transport plan without redefining its relationship with the state?
At the heart of the discussion is the idea of transport as a system: infrastructural, organizational, and political. A system that supports daily life rather than disrupting it.
The City and Transport forum opens an essential dialogue between institutions, experts, and citizens – about how mobility can become a tool of urban development, not its limitation.
Space is limited, so please reserve your spot here. Admission is free!
