Transport - Prague and Czech Republic - page 654

The most important of these is the closing of the Národní třída metro station (on
line B) for two years (until at least mid-2014). In addition, work continues near
the Hradčanská metro station in Prague 6 on the Blanka motorway tunnel, mak-
ing frequent changes to tram routes in that area just another part of life. While
we've tried to provide the most up-to-date transport information possible in this
guidebook, if you do find yourself on a tram (or metro) that zigs when it should
have zagged, just settle in and enjoy the ride.
Car & Motorcycle
If you've brought your own car, don't even think of trying to use it for getting
around the city. Car travel in the centre is often restricted, and the warren of
one-way streets takes years of driving to get to know well. The only exception
might be to destinations outside the centre or to cross town, but even then
you'll have to contend with soul-crushing traffic jams. Instead, find a decent
place to leave your vehicle for the duration and use public transport.
Bicycle
Biking is gaining in popularity and several parts of the city now have marked
bike lanes (look for yellow bike-path signage). Still, with its tram tracks,
cobblestones and multitudes of pedestrians, Prague has a long way to go to
catch up with far bike-friendlier cities like Vienna or Amsterdam.
For more on cycling, see Prague By Bike, CLICK HERE .
» Nearly everyone wears a helmet, and this is always a good idea.
» The black market for stolen bikes is thriving, so don't leave bikes unatten-
ded for longer than a few minutes and always use the sturdiest lock money
can buy.
» Cycling is prohibited in pedestrian zones such as on Charles Bridge. Tech-
nically you could be fined up to 1000Kč, but more often than not, the police
will simply tell you to dismount.
» Bikes are transported free of charge on the metro, but cyclists are required
to obey certain rules. Bikes can only ride near the last door of the rear car-