### Expansion of “Chocolate Cars” and Foreign Vehicle Influx Causes Traffic Jams in Tijuana
Tijuana – The extension of the regularization of “chocolate cars,” the influx of vehicles from tourists coming from Southern California, and the lack of road infrastructure are significant contributors to the increasing traffic congestion in Tijuana. Gina Arana, President of the Urban Mobility Commission, has pointed out that the city’s overpopulation has exacerbated the traffic problems.
The federal decree aimed at regularizing foreign vehicles, published on January 19, 2022, was initially intended to legalize cars already present in the city. However, this program, which was supposed to be temporary, has somewhat become permanent, contributing to a rise in the number of vehicles on the road.
Arana underlined that this situation affects residents needing to travel long distances to the city center, with some spending more than forty minutes in traffic. She also noted the post-pandemic scenario, where over 140,000 US residents have relocated to Tijuana, each adding another vehicle to the already crowded streets.
### Further Implications of the Regularization Program
The decree aimed at managing the registry of foreign-origin vehicles was supposed to have a definite timeframe. Still, it continues to allow more cars into the city, thereby creating further congestion. The overextension of the “chocolate cars” program has led to amplified traffic woes, impacting everyday commutes and overall urban mobility in Tijuana.
With the ongoing migration from the US, particularly from California, coupled with the continued influx of vehicles, the traffic situation seems to continuously deteriorate. The lack of adequate infrastructure only worsens the scenario, making it difficult for daily commuters.
### Secondary Article: Tijuana’s Traffic Crisis Deepens with Continued Influx of Foreign Vehicles
TIJUANA – The persistent influx of foreign vehicles, particularly from California, continues to strain Tijuana’s already overwhelmed road infrastructure. President of the Urban Mobility Commission, Gina Arana, emphasized that the post-pandemic settlement of over 140,000 US residents in Tijuana, adding more vehicles to the city’s roads, has significantly aggravated the problem.
According to recent news, Molina RamÃrez, a local traffic analyst, highlighted that despite the efforts to regulate the number of “chocolate cars,” the program’s extension has allowed an unmanageable increase in vehicles. This ongoing issue, combined with overpopulation, appears to be leading to inevitable traffic snarls daily, affecting both residents and visitors alike.
With the deadline for the regularization of foreign-origin vehicles approaching on September 30, tensions rise among locals keen to see an end to this congestion problem. The government is urged to address this escalating issue with immediate infrastructure improvements and stricter regulations on vehicle entry.
The Urban Mobility Commission faces the tall order of balancing vehicle regularization with sustainable urban traffic management. Citizens are hopeful that the upcoming policies will bring considerable relief and restore some level of efficiency to their daily commutes.
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