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SANTO DOMINGO. – Following a recent incident in which a fire truck was unable to make a proper turn at an intersection in the Colonial City, authorities from the Comprehensive Program for Tourism and Urban Development announced measures to optimize mobility in the historic area.
The architect Amin Abel Santos, general coordinator of the program, explained that bollards, urban elements that serve to protect pedestrians and prevent vehicles from invading sidewalks, are key elements in the area's road management, despite their visual impact. However, adjustments to their location are being evaluated to facilitate the transit of authorized vehicles.
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Santos recalled that resolution 108-86 prohibits the entry of large vehicles into the Colonial City due to the narrowness of its streets, except in specific cases such as emergencies and loading and unloading operations. To comply with this regulation, the General Directorate of Traffic and Land Transportation Safety (DIGESETT) maintains signage that restricts access to these vehicles. In coordination with the Ministry of Tourism, program technicians are reviewing all intersections to ensure that turns are appropriate, especially for emergency vehicles. "We are moving some bollards following road engineering criteria so that both cargo and emergency trucks can circulate when necessary," indicated the architect.
