Hate walking in Budapest too? Change might finally be coming!
How can Budapest become a more comfortable and safer city for pedestrians and people with limited mobility? That’s the focus of the upcoming Pedestrian and Accessibility Strategy from the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK), and the organisation is asking for input from city residents. A public consultation is now underway. The online survey will be available on the BKK website from 5 August to 15 September.
Walking is one of the simplest yet most vital forms of transport: it’s an essential part of nearly everyone’s daily life. Whether it’s a short or long walk to the bus stop, car or bicycle, walking is not just about getting from point A to B; it also benefits our health, wellbeing, and even the urban environment.
Promoting walking is a matter of public interest, as it contributes to a healthier, safer, and more liveable city. For older people, those with visual impairments, individuals with temporary or permanent physical limitations, and parents with prams, creating a barrier-free environment is especially crucial.
BKK is committed to developing a long-term strategy to make Budapest more pedestrian-friendly and accessible. The goal is to build a city where walking is convenient, safe, barrier-free, and attractive for everyone – regardless of age, gender, physical ability, or social status.
But shaping this vision requires more than expert input — it relies on the everyday experiences of Budapest residents. That’s why BKK is launching a public consultation and inviting locals to complete an online survey to support the development of its Pedestrian and Accessibility Strategy. The survey offers everyone the opportunity to share their ideas and suggestions.
The questionnaire takes only a few minutes to complete and is available between 5 August and 15 September 2025 on the BKK website
A printable version of the survey is also available for download from the BKK site, or can be collected from one of the BKK customer service centres. Completed paper surveys can be submitted in person at these centres or posted — with the subject line “Gyalogos és Akadálymentes Stratégia kérdőív” — to BKK at:
1075 Budapest, Rumbach Sebestyén utca 19–21.
New look coming to the Grand Boulevard
BKK has launched a design competition to create a unified visual identity for the revitalisation of Budapest’s Nagykörút (Grand Boulevard). The aim is to restore the boulevard’s status as a major public space — not just physically, but visually — as a key part of everyday life for the city and its residents.
Launching on 4 August, the graphic design competition seeks to establish a consistent and modern visual identity while allowing the distinct character of each section — Szent István, Teréz, Erzsébet, József, and Ferenc Boulevards — to shine through.
BKK is looking for a design concept that can be applied across both digital platforms (such as social media and websites) and physical formats (posters, brochures, shopfronts, street furniture). The initiative aims to help the Grand Boulevard once again become a defining communal space that all Budapest residents can take pride in.
More information is available on the BKK website.
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