### Setback in Road Infrastructure During Montserrat Caballero’s Administration
In Tijuana, the state of the city’s road infrastructure worsened during the tenure of Mayor Montserrat Caballero Ramírez, according to Gina Arana, the President of the Urban Mobility Commission. Although there were attempts to improve road pavements and some boulevards, significant progress remains necessary and should be a priority for the incoming mayor, Ismael Burgueño Ruiz.
The lack of appropriate road signs and synchronized traffic lights has notably hindered vehicle mobility in the city. Arana emphasized the need for more resources to be invested in reconstructing and improving the city’s signage to facilitate better traffic flow.
“I don’t believe there has been progress; in fact, I think there’s been a setback. I say this with much respect because it’s not just the main boulevards but the neighborhood streets that are in terrible condition,” she stated.
Residents share similar concerns. José Luis Macedo from the Infonavit Cachanillas neighborhood mentioned that the streets in his area have not seen reconstruction in over thirty years and are currently in a state of severe disrepair due to lack of maintenance. “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 remarked.
Despite hopes that the municipal administration would address these issues, the efforts have been minimal. “Two months ago, they came to patch up a section near the red school, but it was only a partial job. We want them to fix the entire stretch from the Jauja gas station to the top; it’s impossible to drive on that road,” Macedo concluded.
### Secondary Article: Ongoing Infrastructure Challenges in Tijuana
The road infrastructure challenges in Tijuana are not new. More recently, there have been ongoing concerns about unfinished municipal projects. The Urban Development and Territorial Affairs Secretariat (SDTUA) has reported that 30 infrastructure projects are left incomplete by the current administration. Similarly, the construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting to the “Macro” market area, originally scheduled for completion by the end of September, is delayed.
The infrastructure issues extend beyond roads. There is growing concern among activists over the increasing militarization of the National Guard, with discussions about the relevant reforms underway in the Senate. Additionally, advocacy groups for people with short stature have highlighted the lack of adequately adapted public spaces, such as appropriately designed sinks and toilet facilities.
On another note, Tijuana’s weather forecast predicts a clear sky with a maximum temperature of 27°C this Sunday, providing a temporary respite from the infrastructural challenges faced by the city’s residents.
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