### Tijuana City Council Enhances Road Infrastructure Ahead of Rainy Season
In preparation for the upcoming rainy season, Tijuana’s City Council, led by Mayor Ismael Burgueño Ruiz, has initiated the repair and enhancement of unpaved roads in various neighborhoods. These preventative measures aim to improve accessibility and safety for residents during periods of heavy rainfall.
The Secretariat of Territorial, Urban, and Environmental Development (SDTUA) has executed scraping and grading work on Arroyo Grande Street in the Altiplano neighborhood, impacting 350 local residents positively. Similarly, road grading has been conducted on streets near the entrance of Paseos del Vergel, benefiting approximately 10,000 daily commuters.
In addition to road grading, the council has also engaged in cleanup and vegetation removal activities at the Tijuana-Tecate road junction with Boulevard 2000, clearing a 600 square meter area to the advantage of around 10,000 residents.
Further road improvements include resurfacing of Apolonio Romero Street in Altiplano, refurbishing 1,800 square meters of road, and the Constitution Street in Ejido Maclovio Rojas, covering 2,700 square meters, collectively benefiting over 3,150 people.
In the Sánchez Taboada neighborhood’s Cañón Centenario, 2,400 square meters of roads have been rehabilitated, aiding approximately 3,000 individuals. Additionally, the Municipal Works and Urban Infrastructure Directorate has improved Siglo V Street in the Artesanal neighborhood of San Antonio de los Buenos.
Significant resurfacing efforts were made in Cañón Johnson, encompassing 10,541 square meters, enhancing road conditions for over 16,000 locals in the Central Delegation area. Public Services have also initiated actions from the “Road Resurfacing Program” within La Ciénega, Lomas del Matamoros, and Boulevard San Martín.
### Further Developments in Tijuana’s Infrastructure and Safety Concerns
In other news, Tijuana’s State Water Program is progressing steadily, with a reported 53% completion rate. Officials highlight the critical need for ongoing maintenance on Boulevard 2000 to support the region’s industrial requirements. Moreover, the city continues to address potential landslide concerns in Paseo Costero, near the Playas de Tijuana.
Additional infrastructure discussions include the need for an increased water supply to the coastal areas of Baja California due to rising demand. The Ministry of Water, Infrastructure, and Environment has pinpointed 70 kilometers of outdated pipelines in dire need of replacement to improve overall service delivery.
Efforts to improve employment opportunities for disabled individuals are underway, as evidenced by a new agreement between the Integral Development Families System and the local business community. However, Tijuana’s budget is currently insufficient to support the increasing number of migrants passing through or settling in the city, prompting calls for a coordinated policy approach.
Meanwhile, public health initiatives in Baja California report zero influenza cases ahead of the winter season, with 350,000 vaccine doses administered to curb potential outbreaks.
Residents are encouraged to participate in the development of the Municipal Development Plan, a strategic guide for future public resource allocation decisions.