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Efforts to Ease Traffic from Otay to Rosas Magallón Boulevard
In a bid to alleviate traffic congestion at 17 critical points during peak hours, Tijuana’s government is working on synchronizing traffic lights, with the assistance of traffic personnel, according to Apolinar Fernández Álvarez, head of the Secretariat of Urban and Sustainable Mobility (Semov). Fernández Álvarez highlighted that one key area includes the stretch from Rosas Magallón Boulevard towards the Central Bus Station, particularly during the morning commute and the reverse route in the afternoons.
Fernández Álvarez also mentioned a trial run of remotely controlled and synchronized traffic lights along Agua Caliente and Díaz Ordaz boulevards. Thanks to advanced technology in the traffic lights, the city aims to streamline the flow of vehicles. As part of a coordinated effort with the Urban Development Secretariat, synchronized traffic lights are being activated systematically from the traffic light control center. This initiative is especially crucial around the football stadium located on Agua Caliente Boulevard, where evening and night efforts are focused on ensuring smooth traffic flow for upcoming sports events.
Furthermore, the installation of fiber optics in traffic lights is underway to facilitate control and synchronization from a central command post. Currently, there are efforts to connect 149 city traffic lights and replace others with new technology-equipped devices. An inclusion program by the local government plans to introduce audible traffic lights to assist visually impaired individuals.
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Tijuana Continues to Combat Red-Heavy Streets with Traffic Light Upgrades
As part of broader city-wide efforts to address increasing traffic concerns, Tijuana is expanding its traffic light synchronization projects throughout the city. Apolinar Fernández Álvarez, leading the Secretariat of Urban and Sustainable Mobility, has outlined these efforts as crucial in addressing both traffic congestion and related impacts on tourism.
The stressful mix of heavy traffic and perceived insecurity has been cited as a deterrent to tourists, as acknowledged by local officials. By synchronizing traffic flows in key transit areas such as Rosas Magallón Boulevard and near sports venues like the Agua Caliente stadium, the city hopes to present a more hospitable image.
Aside from the central initiative to streamline traffic through technology upgrades, serious discussions have emerged between the Tijuana government and local syndicates. These talks aim to prevent potential disruptions caused by protests or civil unrest that may include roadblocks at border crossings or primary roadways used by commuters and tourists alike.
Through these combined measures aimed at boosting infrastructure and maintaining civic order, Tijuana aims to not only improve local transit conditions but also restore and enhance its appeal as a destination for visitors. As the plans roll out, the local government insists that feedback and adaptations will shape their ongoing approach to handling urban mobility challenges.