Santa Cruz de Tenerife 8 Feb. (Europa Press) –
The Municipality of Santa Cruz has released information on its official website, within the Citizen Participation section, regarding a public consultation ahead of the development of a regulated parking ordinance in the area. This initiative aims to gather the perspectives of individuals and organisations that may be affected by the forthcoming regulation, and the administrative process will be open until 7 March.
The mayor of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, José Manuel Bermúdez, highlighted in a statement that this citizen engagement seeks to address “the issues intended for resolution by the initiative, the necessity and the timing for its approval, the aims of the regulation, and potential regulatory as well as non-regulatory alternatives.”
“Parking regulation is a vital tool intended to enhance the quality of life for residents and to foster harmonious coexistence among various transportation methods in Santa Cruz de Tenerife,” the council leader asserted.
The City Council adds that the aim is to “create an effective instrument” to fulfil objectives such as managing and regulating urban traffic, alongside overseeing and penalising parking and circulation violations.
They elaborate that these regulations will ensure fair distribution of parking spaces, promoting turnover in areas with restricted parking and prioritising the needs of individuals with reduced mobility.
“The goal is to implement corrective measures that empower local authorities to immobilise or remove improperly parked vehicles that obstruct traffic or violate parking limitations,” added the Mobility Councillor, Evelyn Alonso.
Consequently, she noted that Santa Cruz has 65,000 on-street parking slots and experiences a substantial influx of visitors from other districts, which “significantly” heightens non-resident parking demand. This situation is further exacerbated by “high traffic between neighbourhoods.”
Blue rotation bays and green bays for residents
The consultation outlines that the identified needs represent an “opportunity” to enhance public space through appropriate regulation, involving the redistribution and effective management of parking to ensure more equitable access for residents, visitors, and users with specific requirements, such as individuals with reduced mobility or vehicles for loading and unloading.
Furthermore, it is stated that implementing measures such as time-based tariffs or regulated parking would improve turnover in high-demand areas, freeing spaces for new users and reducing illegal parking.
The capital’s council highlights that the aim of the regulated parking ordinance is to guarantee efficient and fair use of public space, enhance urban mobility, minimise illegal parking, and encourage vehicle turnover while prioritising residents’ needs.
Thus, the establishment of an area featuring blue rotation bays and green bays for residents will not only support residents in accessing nearby parking but will also enhance turnover in commercial zones.
