### Primary Article: Critical Operation of Tijuana’s Integrated Transportation System and Its Future Transfer
The Integrated Transportation System of Tijuana (SITT) is currently facing a “very critical” operational phase. Despite the municipality having paid 209 million pesos to Banobras, the transfer of the system to the state government will not be completed until the next administration, according to Alejandro Mungaray Moctezuma, Secretary of Mobility.
Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda and Mayor Montserrat Caballero Ramírez have signed a letter of intent regarding the progress of this transportation system transfer. “We are making good progress,” stated Mungaray Moctezuma, noting the establishment of a working group with the Institute of Mobility (IMOS) to determine the best route and address legal and financial evaluations.
During a session discussing the third government report, Mungaray Moctezuma detailed that only two buses are currently operating on the route due to the operator’s failure to provide the necessary vehicles. This has led to ongoing discussions to evaluate the legal steps needed to ensure the system’s proper functioning and to establish solid agreements and reforms for the SITT.
In a recent city council meeting, councilor Edwin Areizaga raised concerns about the road access to Santa Fe via Real del Mar, highlighting that residential development continues despite inadequate infrastructures. In response, Mungaray Moctezuma mentioned that various alternatives are being explored to improve accessibility. Director of Mobility, Fausto Armenta, emphasized the need for stronger authorities to enhance city mobility, regulate housing, and enforce cargo transport schedules.
The broader issue in Santa Fe is not only about creating new access points but also about centralizing activities within the area to prevent further congestion. Both the Real del Mar exit and a direct route from Santa Fe to the boulevard Fundadores are under consideration, although the latter could lead to traffic saturation.
Councilor Gina Aranda pointed out inconsistencies in the execution of certain road projects, such as the backlogged ramp renovation and the incomplete rehabilitation of the Zona Río bike path.
### Secondary Article: Increased Financial Strain on Tijuana’s Infrastructure Projects
Tijuana is experiencing an increasingly substantial financial burden due to delays and inefficiencies in various infrastructure projects. The SITT’s current state exemplifies these broader problems. The city has complied with a significant payment to Banobras, yet functional progress remains slow.
Further compounding the issue, Tijuana faces challenges in maintaining and developing essential roadways and urban infrastructure. The high population density in areas like Santa Fe exacerbates these issues, driving urgent demand for more effective planning and funding allocation.
City officials and stakeholders must navigate these financial and logistical hurdles to ensure a sustainable and functional urban transportation system and to meet the growing needs of the public. Implementing a viable roadmap for current and future projects, backed by robust legal and financial strategies, remains a critical priority for Tijuana’s administration.