A long list of unkept promises from Trzaskowski
At a Monday conference, PiS councilors reviewed the unfulfilled election pledges attributed to Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski. Among the points raised was the Śródmieście ring road, touted as a project to green the city, which was also criticized for lacking underground parking garages it had promised to deliver.
Councilor Filip Frąckowiak highlighted that the tally of unkept promises linked to Trzaskowski reached fifty items.
These proposals cover both the citywide agenda and district-level plans. Those who supported Trzaskowski years ago reportedly now see him as a host who makes bold promises and then lets them drift without concrete action or execution.
“This is why we want Warsaw residents to remember the commitments he announced in his first term, which is close to ending, but which remain unfulfilled,” he stated.
The Śródmieście ring road and the greening of Warsaw
He underscored that the central circular route would be a critical artery for residents traveling across districts and for visitors moving through the city center, connecting different parts of Warsaw.
Another pledge involved greening initiatives for the city. He noted criticisms regarding trees planted at traffic circles around Dmowski and the lack of shelter for residents there. He recalled Trzaskowski’s plan to create a western-facing view of the Palace of Culture and Science with a green corridor, described as a “green aorta.”
To date, little has materialized beyond a few trees that have stood there for years. Plans to green roofs of schools and bus stops, as well as tram track greenery, were also cited as unfulfilled promises.
This was described as another missed commitment.
What about underground car parks?
Śródmieście councilor Krystian Suchecki pointed to ongoing issues for residents: scarce parking, limited greenery, and gaps in municipal and social building development. These concerns trace back to Trzaskowski’s 2018 election manifesto, in which the mayor promised underground parking beneath Plac Teatralny, Bankowy, and Konstytucji.
“There are no such parking spaces,” he asserted. He also drew attention to traffic growth caused by central street work that blocks routes into Śródmieście, affecting connections from Gagarina, Puławska, Plac Trzech Krzyży, and other corridors.
Today, in addition to parking shortages, traffic jams have intensified, which, in his view, harms the environment and quality of life. He recalled Trzaskowski’s promise of 500 electric vehicle charging points by 2020 and argued that restricting city access without offering real alternatives to drivers with electric cars is not reasonable. Public transport was also criticized for not consistently meeting standards, with congestion peaking during busy periods.
No rent subsidies
He recalled the promise of rent subsidies for tenants of municipal and social housing. This program has not been advanced by Trzaskowski, leaving residents facing high rents on a market-rate system. Other unkept promises mentioned included expanding the Polonia stadium and adding metro stations in Muranów and Plac Konstytucji.
Unrealized investments in Ochota
Ochota District Council Chair Krzysztof Wojciechowski cited three major investments in Ochota that remained unrealized: a new tram line linking Wola, Ochota, Mokotów, and Wilanów; an underground parking facility; and the revitalization of the Skra complex.
Regarding the tram line, recent announcements indicated only a partial construction from Dworzec Zachodni to Grójecka Street. The district also noted the absence of underground parking not only in Ochota but citywide. He criticized the mayor for pushing a paid parking zone and street narrowing instead of expanding parking capacity. He added that no new facility has been built at the Skra complex.
Skra Stadium
In light of what he described as governance shortcomings, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced government support for the Skra stadium project, signaling a commitment to investment in the facility.
Editorial notes and reflections circulated, including criticisms of travel patterns and debates over Trzaskowski’s leadership approach. A compilation of related items highlighted public discussions about tours abroad, meetings with residents, and debates over the city’s administration and priorities.
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