Křižovnická Street, Smetana Embankment, and Masaryk Embankment are public spaces that are currently not living up to their potential. The area is burdened by a high volume of private transit traffic, the intensity of which requires a separate corridor to prevent disruptions to public transportation. A potential reduction in traffic volume would allow for the consolidation of public and private traffic into a single lane. The space created in this way could be used for a promenade, outdoor seating areas, new tree-lined avenues, delivery zones, or a bike path so that cyclists do not have to ride on the sidewalk. It is precisely in these areas that untapped potential lies. With regard to air quality, it must be noted that the waterfront area around Křižovnické Square is the most unhealthy area in the Old Town due to high concentrations of PM10 particles. Phase 1 was completed in 2022; preparations for Phase 2 are currently underway, and it is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.