### Four Tijuana Intersections Among the Most Dangerous in Mexico
In a recent press conference conducted by the organization Estrategia Misión Cero, it was revealed that four major intersections in Tijuana are listed among the 50 most dangerous in the country. These conclusions are drawn from a study analyzing the main urban areas nationwide.
Leading the list in Tijuana are the intersections of Aldrete Avenue and Miguel Negrete Avenue in the Zona Centro. Following close behind are Baja California Norte Avenue and Paseo del Pedregal Avenue. Other critical intersections include the junction of Lázaro Cárdenas Boulevard with Vía Rápida Oriente and Juan Ojeda. Additionally, the study highlights that streets like Aguacaliente Boulevard, Paseo de los Héroes, and Las Américas Boulevard report the highest number of accidents.
Ivonne Hernández, a mobility activist, shared these insights during the press conference. She added that the vehicle park in Tijuana has increased by 71.27% over just six years, exacerbating the city’s traffic issues. The national rate of deaths from road accidents is 3.4 per 100,000 inhabitants, but this figure reaches 4.3 in Baja California.
Hernández also emphasized the severe impact of these accidents, which go beyond fatalities to include legal processes and debts that burden the involved parties. “These are not just deaths; there are multiple consequences that we cannot measure,” she stated. The activist further highlighted the insufficiency of Tijuana’s traffic force, noting that only 80 traffic officers serve a city of over two million people.
She criticized the city’s dispersed layout and inadequate collective transportation, which force residents to purchase low-quality cars. Moreover, she lamented the local Congress’s failure to harmonize state law with the federal Mobility Law.
In closing, Hernández pointed out the urgent need for speed reduction measures across various types of traffic, including bicycles and motor vehicles. “Speed kills, whether you’re riding an electric bicycle on the sidewalk or driving a car,” she said, underscoring the pervasive issue of road violence in the city.
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### Related News: Deadly Crash Near Tijuana Leaves Three Dead
In related developments highlighting the critical nature of road safety in Tijuana, three individuals died, including a woman and two children, in a house fire in the Los Valles area. The fire reportedly broke out early in the morning, adding to the region’s growing concerns over safety and emergency response preparedness.
Meanwhile, Tijuana remains vigilant against health crises, with authorities announcing that no cases of monkeypox have been reported in 2024. However, protocols are still in place in response to the ongoing global alert.
### Sports Update: Toros Bid Farewell to Director Óscar Romero
On a different note, Tijuana’s sports scene saw a significant change as the Toros baseball team announced the departure of their Director of Sports, Óscar Romero. Romero leaves the team after eight seasons, marking the end of an era for the franchise.
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