### Traffic Signage and Traffic Light Synchronization Issues Hinder Mobility in Tijuana
The lack of road signage and synchronization of traffic lights complicates mobility in Tijuana, with over half a million vehicles on the streets. Gina Arana Cruz, a councilor for Tijuana’s 24th Municipality Council, emphasized the significance of resolving this issue for the upcoming municipal administration. Arana highlighted that proper signage is crucial for the safety of both pedestrians and motorists.
She noted that addressing this doesn’t require significant resources but is vital for safety. “Sometimes, even basic stop signs are missing at intersections, which are critically important,” said Arana, who chairs the Urban Mobility Commission.
In many cases, just a bit of paint is needed to designate pedestrian crossings or clearly mark lanes for vehicles. Arana suggested that improving traffic light synchronization on main roads, such as Boulevard Cuauhtémoc, would also enhance mobility. “How can one traffic light be green, the next red, and then green again?” she questioned.
Arana has presented video evidence of misaligned traffic lights to the Secretaries of Sustainable Mobility and Urban, Territorial, and Environmental Development multiple times, but necessary actions are yet to be taken.
Modernizing traffic lights to ensure proper synchronization, at least in congested areas, remains a pending task for the next administration, according to Arana. She also stressed the need for adequate public lighting, proposing the creation of a technical lighting committee to address the issue.
#### Additional News: Proposals and Progress on Tijuana’s Infrastructure
In related news, there have been discussions on removing median strips to streamline traffic on the Vía Rápida, a key highway in Tijuana. Furthermore, the rehabilitation of sidewalks with a universal design remains a priority for the next administration. According to recent reports, the pedestrian bridge at Macroplaza is progressing well, with completion expected in September.
Employees of Tijuana’s Integral Rehabilitation Center have been working in protest due to low salaries, demanding better pay. Also, the digitalization of Tijuana’s archive, in collaboration with San Diego State University and the University of Houston, is advancing. During the Mexican holiday season, vendors have started selling tricolor items, having acquired permits to trade around the city.
Experts have also called for strengthening state judicial powers, noting that a significant percentage of cases go to higher courts, causing delays. Additionally, two employees of Prime Wheel have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Servando Salazar Cano, although any ties to workplace accidents have been ruled out.
On a lighter note, school uniform vendors have seen a recovery in sales after recent teacher protests that had halted transactions momentarily. However, the prepaid card system for buses on the Agua Caliente corridor has seen low adoption, as most users still prefer paying with cash.
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