Councilman Municipal Socialist Group, Juan Vicente Larrosa, has called on the government Ballesta "promptness in fulfilling the promises made to Murcia and Murcia" in relation to the twenty kilometers of new bike lanes that the PP announced months ago.
"The Socialists have asked again and again a cycling network in urban conditions for our town, so we welcomed this announcement positively, we hope, will not remain only on the photo as has become customary for the PP."
"Twenty kilometers of new lanes that would cover the sections Circular-Train station was announced, Avenida La Fama Pius Baroja, Avenida Primero de Mayo and South, Miguel Indurain, Mariano Rojas-Ronda de Levante, Malecon Ronda and urban stretch of the river South Ronda (without also having the bike path agreed in plenary for itself Ronda Sur). at the moment, it seems only going out to hiring two and a half kilometers (ten percent of what was announced in March) corresponding to the urban stretch of the river, "Larrosa, who asked stated:" do you plan in many parts of the government Ballesta divide this action another of the works that the PP delivery 'in installments' to call will to the press and have a collection of photos for each section inaugurated? ".
Larrosa recalled that, despite having filled the city center with benches Bicycle rental, "Murcia is not a friendly town with cyclists and prepared so that they circulate safely", which has demanded a again, the PP government "to demonstrate a real commitment to the bike and get down to work to make the city a leader in safety for pedestrians and cyclists."
"The ads are of little use if, over time, we have to keep reminding Ballesta and his team that the promises are to meet them. Again and again we demand that network of cycle paths Murcia deserve, but the PP is more interested in fining cyclists riding on sidewalks that facilitate wide and safe areas through which the circular, "insisted the mayor of the PSOE.
"From the Socialist Group we will continue enforcing each and every one of the commitments and motions that will benefit the citizens of Murcia. We will not allow ads emptier," he concluded.
Source: PSOE Murcia