The nationalist party set up a new support collection table in San Telmo park to demand a rethinking of the transport system, which they accuse of generating mobility problems and harming local commerce.
Canarian Coalition has surpassed 7,300 signatures in its campaign to demand a review of the MetroGuagua project in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The party set up a new support collection table in San Telmo park on Saturday, where residents, traders, and users could express their complaints about the impact of the works and the current design of the transport system.
The spokesperson for Canarian Coalition in the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City Council, David Suárez, explained that the initiative aims to maintain a listening channel with the public and gather the demands of those who believe it is necessary to rethink the action. According to Suárez, the goal is not to question the improvement of public transport but to defend a model of mobility that is "better planned, consensual, and compatible with city life."
The party argues that any action regarding mobility must minimize the impact on residents, workers, and traders, as well as ensure efficient planning of public resources. During Saturday's event, numerous citizens approached the tent set up by the party to support the initiative and express their concerns about traffic, accessibility, and local commerce.
The campaign, which is also active through a digital platform, has managed to gather more than 7,300 signatures, according to data provided by Canarian Coalition. The party announced that it will continue to organize new support collection days in different areas of the capital of Gran Canaria to continue gathering signatures and convey to the City Council the request to review the current MetroGuagua project.
The MetroGuagua, a rapid transit bus system, has been controversial since its inception, facing criticism from traders and residents who report street closures, diversions, and a decline in economic activity. Canarian Coalition has been one of the most critical voices, raising doubts about the planning and execution of the works.
David Suárez insisted that the party is not opposed to the improvement of public transport but is calling for a more consensual project that takes into account the needs of all affected sectors. "We want a model of mobility that does not harm anyone and that is efficient," he stated.
The signature collection will continue in the coming days, with new tables in different neighborhoods of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Canarian Coalition hopes to exceed 10,000 signatures to formally present the request to the council.
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