Speaking about the road network, in his state of the nation address on 27 February 2018, President Danilo Medina said that the government was investing RD$3 billion to improve traffic circulation, including the constructions of the Santo Domingo bypass and the city sky-rail. He talked about more parking in the city, the start of operation of Line 2 of the Metro, and more bus terminals to accommodate bus commuters.
The President mentioned the start in 2018 of the San Francisco de Macorís bypass, the Avenida Ecológica in Santo Domingo, the Baní bypass, the Hato Mayor-El Puerto-Bayaguana road, the traffic solution at Isabel Aguiar and 27 de Febrero in Santo Domingo.
President Medina spoke proudly of the sky-rail over the Ozama River, connecting eastern and western Santo Domingo. The sky-rail will have 200 cable cars moving simultaneously in both directions. It is expected to benefit around 287,000 persons who live in low-income areas on both sides of the river. He announced that Line 2B of the Santo Domingo Metro would start in July and more cars would be available for Line 1. Both lines connect with the sky-rail.
He announced that the Greater Santo Domingo transit plan also call for the establishing of nine bus corridors, starting with 27 de Febrero Avenue, with set stops and their own lanes. “This will mean a radical change for daily circulation and will be accompanied by the replacement of small units by comfortable and more secure buses,” he announced. He said the plan also calls for the construction of six large bus terminals that should be completed by the end of 2018 as part of the new Sistema Integrado de Transporte Publico. He said this will avoid persons coming from the north, south or east having to enter the capital city and thus reducing traffic congestion.
The President also announced a public parking with lots identified for the construction of the parking areas. He said in areas near the metro stops, parking would be habilitated so users can leave their vehicles and continue by metro.
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Presidencia
Listin Diario
28 February 2018
