It was on September 10th that the new traffic reorganization on Rua da Sofia came into effect, in Lisbon. The measure significantly altered vehicle circulation in the area, transforming one of the historic arteries of the city into a car-free street.
The implementation of this reorganization had a direct impact on local commerce. Traders on Rua da Sofia faced challenges with the new configuration, which limited car access for customers to some establishments.
The team that visited the site found a street with characteristics different from the usual. The absence of vehicles allowed a new experience of the space, but also raised questions about the economic viability for the businesses established there.
The reorganization fits within a broader context of urban mobility policies in Lisbon, seeking to promote more sustainable modes of transport and return public spaces to pedestrians.
