Last weekend, the streets of Guayaquil began to have stormy traffic. People lived in all the streets, without exception, but there was more in the shopping areas.

In order to reduce congestion and even the risk of accidents, it is recommended that alternative routes be spread, that traffic agents go to conflict areas and that citizens, as far as possible, shop outside of work hours. Also drive carefully.

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Student activities will last until December 22. The weekend and public holidays on the 25th will be aligned with the holidays from the 26th to the 29th, which will reduce the transport intended for this segment of the population. Little relief from that side.

Heavy traffic becomes a scenario that criminals take advantage of. It is imperative that public forces carry out patrols and surveillance to reduce risks at this time, when robbery statistics are historically on the rise.

Alternative routes to Guayaquil airport and land terminal

From January to December 19, Segura EP registered 22,012 cases of robbery in Guayaquil, and up to this month there have been 1,349.

It is necessary to pay attention to data classified by sectors with a high frequency of robberies and to determine strategies for the protection of citizens.

Traffic and police control becomes necessary at this point, regardless of whether preventive measures are taken.As citizens, the state is obliged to guarantee security, in accordance with the Constitution. Another problem that is evident is the lack of parking, especially in downtown Guayaquil.

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It is worth the opportunity to point out the need for projects that enable transversal solutions to traffic problems.

A look at the traffic light management and synchronization methodology is another measure that will permanently help the city, which is known for the growth of its fleet. (OR)