Jeżyce – traffic organization

In 2017 at the initiative of the Jeżyce District Councilors the Poznań Road Authority commissioned the development of a traffic management concept for the district.

Jeżyce is one of the most dynamic districts in Poznań — densely built, with a well-developed public transport system, but also experiencing heavy pedestrian, bicycle, and car traffic.

In recent years numerous conflict points and traffic obstacles have emerged in Jeżyce.

Additionally, residents’ opinions regarding changes in traffic management were highly varied: some advocated for traffic calming, while others expected improved car flow.

For these reasons, the project required extensive public consultations, combining both innovative digital tools and in-person meetings.

• Examining residents’ preferences regarding mobility within the district;
• Identifying traffic obstacles and areas requiring intervention;
• Developing proposed solutions;

• Increasing public participation in the decision-making process regarding transport planning changes.

• High diversity of residents’ interests (pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, business owners) and the complexity of traffic issues;

• The need to reach a wide group of participants and encourage active involvement in consultations;

• The necessity of collecting precise data and public opinions.

Tools used in the consultations:

• LopiAsk Geo-survey – an online tool with an interactive map, which enables residents to pinpoint problem areas and suggest solutions;
• LopiTalk Geo-discussion – a moderated online platform for exchanging opinions and proposals;
• Offline meetings and workshops – open debates and hands-on workshops with residents.

Process:

• Conducting the geo-survey
• Organizing geo-discussions and in-person meetings.
• Analyzing the collected data and incorporating it into the final traffic management concept.

• 5,533 traffic-related obstacles mapped

• 1,918 participants in the LopiAsk geo-survey
• 236 participants in the LopiTalk geo-discussion
• An extensive database was created with precise locations of issues and proposed improvements.

• The collected data enabled a more evidence-based and informed discussion with residents.
• Proposals included in the final concept were better aligned with the actual needs of different road users.
• Public engagement and residents’ sense of influence over shaping public space increased.

Combining online consultations with in-person meetings allowed the participation of both busy residents active online and those preferring direct dialogue.

LopiAsk and LopiTalk significantly improved data collection efficiency and the precise mapping of problems helped planners and authorities better identify residents’ needs.

The Lopi platform has proven that modern digital tools can effectively support urban planning and public participation.