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Budapest Assembly approves full CCTV coverage for every Danube bridge
Budapest’s General Assembly has approved a proposal to install a comprehensive CCTV surveillance system on all of the capital’s Danube bridges, covering both roadways and pedestrian walkways from end to end.
Danube bridges to get CCTV coverage
The initiative was put forward by Dávid Vitézy, leader of the Podmaniczky Movement’s group in the Assembly, and was adopted by a clear majority, despite opposition from the Fidesz faction.
According to Vitézy, the decision will allow the Mayor of Budapest and Budapest Közút to begin preparations for the installation of a modern, unified camera network across every major bridge spanning the Danube.
As HVG writes, the Danube bridges are not only iconic elements of Budapest’s cityscape, but also among its most heavily used transport corridors, making safety a critical issue, particularly during nighttime hours.
Tragic incidents led to the decision
In recent years, several tragic incidents and unexplained disappearances have been linked to Budapest’s bridges. In many cases, investigators and the public were left relying on incomplete footage recorded only at bridge entrances, leading to speculation rather than clear answers.