### Setback in Road Infrastructure Under Montserrat Caballero’s Administration
The road network in Tijuana faced significant challenges and setbacks during the tenure of Mayor Montserrat Caballero Ramírez, according to Gina Arana, the President of the Urban Mobility Commission. While some improvements in road paving and the rehabilitation of certain boulevards were achieved, Arana emphasized that much remains to be addressed by the forthcoming administration of the newly elected mayor, Ismael Burgueño Ruiz.
A major concern raised by Arana involves the lack of adequate road signage and the poor synchronization of traffic lights, which have severely hampered mobility across the city. “There hasn’t been significant progress; in fact, I believe we have moved backward. This isn’t limited to main boulevards; the streets in residential areas are in utter disrepair,” she noted.
Local resident José Luis Macedo voiced his frustrations, highlighting that the streets in the Infonavit Cachanillas neighborhood have not been properly maintained for over thirty years. “We can’t drive comfortably because we have to constantly watch out for large potholes that can damage our vehicles. It’s always the same here,” he lamented.
Macedo and other residents had hoped that the municipal administration would address these issues, but their efforts have fallen short. “Two months ago, they came to patch up just a small section near the red school. We want them to fix the entire stretch from the Jauja gas station all the way up, as it’s impossible to navigate the road,” he concluded.
### Additional Context: Concerns Over Continuing Road Infrastructure
In addition to the concerns raised about the local road network in Tijuana, further reports have indicated ongoing challenges. Various public works projects remain incomplete, driven by delays and limited resources. For example, the current municipal administration reportedly intends to leave around 30 infrastructure projects unfinished, necessitating further attention from incoming officials.
Efforts to expand public transportation capacity, such as increasing the number of high-capacity buses along key boulevards like Agua Caliente, are also under consideration. Meanwhile, public transportation issues, such as taxi operators violating regulations and insufficient use of prepaid fare cards, continue to spark debate and inconvenience among city residents.
Delayed projects such as the renovation of the boardwalk in Playa de Tijuana have managed not to affect visitor numbers so far, according to local reports. Additionally, in the administrative realm, the outgoing government has pledged to ensure financial solvency to cover impending payment obligations to municipal unions. This comes amidst other local developments, including ongoing asylum processes for migrants and recent incidents of violence in the city’s public spaces.