The municipal group Izquierda Unida – Podemos in the Toledo City Council has visited members of the Association of People Affected by Noise TO-20, from the Buenavista neighborhood of Toledo, around Italian, English and German streets where they have verified the lack of mobility due to the poor condition of the sidewalks , lighting where treetops prevent light from reaching the ground or architectural obstacles that residents in the area have to deal with every day.

“The European Fund and the municipal fund itself must function to fulfill the goal of a livable city where decent space is ensured. In this area of ​​Buenavista it is impossible to move around if your mobility is reduced due to the poor condition of the tiles or because the roots of the trees They have uplifted or it is very difficult to see the sidewalks for walking when the natural light has disappeared, because the light from the street lamps stays on the tops of some trees so require interventions that allow artificial light to do this. work properly”, said Txema Fernández, spokesperson for the city.

We have also verified the interference caused by the noise of vehicles passing at speeds unsuitable for urban roads, such as To-20 and TO-21 roads, and have suffered for too long. “If we are in front of the road, as the billboards on the road itself are called, the speed must be adjusted to reduce the danger of crossing the road. At this time, the allowed speed is 90 km/hour. This must be done. adapted to create a link between Buenavista and the remote environment of the old Hospital de las Tres Culturas, and adapted it to restore space for other sustainable forms of transport, such as bicycles”, continues Fernández.

“Failure to comply with speed laws is becoming increasingly intolerable and unjustified,” said Carmen Cervantes, a spokeswoman for the environmental association, who also criticized the lack of cleanliness in the region for “rats becoming a part of life.” urban furniture”.

City groups and the Neighborhood Association have visited the site where the future Senior Center will be built and are waiting for the project to be drawn up to verify what infrastructure residents are requesting and wanting. , will really like neighbors Buenavista. “It is a project that we believe will be implemented, because it is contemplated in the 2022 budget, at least the contribution that the Toledo City Council must make, and it cannot be postponed any longer,” said Txema Fernández.