Early Morning Work Shift Proposal in Astana, Commencing at 8 am
In a recent parliamentary inquiry, Asylbek Nuralin, a member of the NPK faction, has expressed concern over the persistent congestion of the road network in major cities, particularly the capital, Nur-Sultan.
Nuralin has proposed the establishment of an interdepartmental working group on transport policy to tackle this issue. The group's focus would be on coordinating efforts between central and local authorities, with the aim of designing efficient interchanges, crossings, and intelligent traffic management systems.
The deputy emphasized the importance of effective parking space regulation and the development of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure as key tasks in improving urban mobility. He also suggested considering the possibility of starting the working day for certain institutions at 08:00, 08:30, and 09:00 as part of an agglomeration transport policy, based on international experience, to reduce peak load on the road network.
Nuralin believes that the congestion is caused by high construction rates, expansion of urban territories, unsystematic urbanization, and commuter migration. To address these issues, he proposes a shift towards a polycentric structure, which would help distribute jobs and population more evenly across the cities, reducing the pressure on the road network during peak hours.
The congestion significantly impacts the efficiency of transportation systems, leading to daily traffic jams and disruptions in public transport. Nuralin emphasized that comprehensive solutions at the government level are required to address this situation.
In addition, funds for transport infrastructure reconstruction are suggested to be allocated in the 2026-2028 budget. The deputy also highlighted the need to reduce dependence on private transport and establish stable urban mobility as important tasks in this endeavour.
While the cities in Kazakhstan currently experiencing traffic congestion are not explicitly named in the available search results, the deputy's parliamentary inquiry to Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov calls for action to address this pressing issue.
