**Tijuana to Synchronize Traffic Lights on Eight Major Routes**
In an effort to streamline the flow of traffic and significantly reduce transit times, the city of Tijuana is undertaking a project to manually synchronize traffic lights across eight major corridors. Pilar Vázquez Hernández, head of the Secretariat of Sustainable Urban Mobility (Semov), announced the initiative which will involve the support of auxiliary traffic agents from the Municipal Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPCM).
The manual synchronization aims to cut down travel time by up to 65% for citizens navigating these key avenues, which include Boulevard Manuel Clouthier, Gato Bronco, Murúa, the intersection of 5 and 10, and parts of the Rosas Magallón bypass. Temporary measures will be in place while the city works to connect these traffic lights to a new centralized control center located on Negrete Avenue in the downtown area. This approach will help address immediate traffic woes while the infrastructure is upgraded.
The previous administration had already invested in remote controllers for traffic management. Currently, the city is analyzing traffic flow data to incorporate 90 traffic lights already equipped with fiber optics into the centralized system. Although a date for the full operation of this system hasn’t been confirmed, preparations are underway to ensure the feasibility of this technological upgrade.
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**Efforts to Enhance Traffic and Transportation in Tijuana**
Aside from manual traffic light synchronization, Tijuana is also focusing on broader transportation enhancements. These include planning new capacity-building programs aimed at training women to become public transport operators. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to not only improve service quality but also promote gender inclusivity within the public transport sector.
Despite the rise in operational costs, the state’s transport authorities have confirmed that there will be no increase in transportation fares for 2025. This decision comes as welcome news for commuters who rely on public transport for their daily travel needs.
Additionally, the region is tackling long-standing issues affecting its tourism sector. Traffic congestion and safety concerns have been identified as the main deterrents for tourists. The city is working on solutions that include replacing smaller taxis with larger capacity vehicles to adequately meet rider demand.
In education, efforts are underway to address the shortage of teaching staff, with the local government working diligently to cover existing vacancies and reallocate resources effectively.
Finally, the local economy is experiencing adjustments with recent actions to ease importation procedures for used vehicles, aligning regulations to better support businesses and consumers alike.
These initiatives reflect a comprehensive approach to urban development and modernizing infrastructure, making Tijuana a more efficient and attractive place to live and visit.