After years of debate and delays, one of Prague’s busiest tram stops has finally been upgraded.

The Staroměstská tram stop now features a wider tram island and a dedicated cyclist lane, offering safer and more comfortable conditions for the 13,000 daily passengers who use the stop.

The project, carried out by the Prague Transport Company (DPP), eliminated one of the car lanes to create space.

Now, only a single lane remains for motor vehicles, while the second, narrower one is reserved for cyclists. The boarding island, which was previously just 1.5 meters wide, has been expanded to reduce overcrowding and improve safety for tram passengers.

The expansion had been discussed for years, but was consistently postponed due to concerns about traffic congestion at the busy intersection.

According to Deputy Mayor Zdeněk Hřib (Pirates), the situation became more urgent after a fire caused by vandalism led to the closure of the main entrance to the Staroměstská metro station, due to a broken escalator.

This put additional strain on the already overcrowded tram stop.

Hřib emphasized that the new setup should not significantly affect car traffic, though DPP will continue monitoring the situation.

Like a similar expansion at Malostranská a few years ago, the city used modular traffic blocks — a temporary solution under building law that makes it much easier and faster to approve.

Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more