**Municipal Authorities Begin Monitoring Landslides in Tijuana Ahead of Rainfall**
Municipal authorities in Tijuana have initiated monitoring of active landslides in anticipation of the approaching rainy season. According to José Luis Jiménez, director of Municipal Civil Protection, preparations are underway to address potential increases in landslide activity due to rainfall.
This week, the attention is on the Lomas Conjunto Residencial area, specifically on Montes Escandinavo street, identified as a high-risk zone. Recent evaluations showed 102 affected homes, with 57 marked in red and 45 in yellow for impending risk. Regular bi-weekly visits are planned to keep a close watch on this area.
Monitoring is conducted in coordination with the Ministry of Territorial, Urban and Environmental Development and the Municipal Urban Infrastructure Directorate. The focus is turning towards preventative strategies, as water infiltration can significantly accelerate landslide movements, posing serious risks to the local communities.
Ground assessments recently began along Boulevard Cuauhtémoc, another at-risk area, though no drastic changes have been observed since the last administration’s evaluations.
**Secondary Article: Landslide Concerns Throughout Tijuana**
Tijuana’s regions are under scrutiny as landslide threats persist, with a particular spotlight on Pedregal de Santa Julia, where a house recently collapsed, injuring one person. In Santa Fe, 28 homes have been categorized as at-risk, prompting calls for heightened vigilance.
Meanwhile, the issue of unauthorized street vendors, colloquially termed “gaviotones,” near the San Ysidro border crossing is gaining attention. This activity is believed to contribute to a negative impression among tourists and those returning to the United States.
Additionally, matters of public transportation have escalated, especially regarding students at the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC). There is a heightened demand for efficient transit solutions, as Tijuana grapples with this particular challenge prominently.
Safety and nighttime lighting have prompted businesses to provide transportation for night-shift workers, reflecting broader infrastructural needs that city officials are urged to prioritize in their agendas.
In light of these diverse challenges, local civic bodies are actively aiming to enhance living conditions and safety measures for residents throughout Tijuana.