Bacalar, Q.R. — State authorities are conducting surveys at the entrance to the town of Bacalar to assess highway risks. The Mobility Institute of the State of Quintana Roo (Imoveqroo) started the project earlier this week.
The surveys are being conducted “in order to guarantee road safety in one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the state,” they reported. The surveys are being done at the access to Bacalar on federal highway 307.
This assessment is part of efforts to identify risks and design solutions that benefit drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
“This audit allowed us to detect critical areas and propose concrete measures to mitigate risks on the road, making Bacalar a safer place for everyone,” said Rodrigo Alcázar Urrutia, the General Director of Imoveqroo.
Among the main areas for improvement identified are poor signage, pavement wear, lack of lighting and the need for infrastructure for school transportation and basic services.
These issues were raised by citizens during the Technical Committees on Mobility and the Citizen Participation for Road Safety workshops.
To carry out this assessment, Imoveqroo used advanced technology including industrial drones, radars, GPS and vehicle gauges, as well as specialized software that allowed for the analysis of precise data on vehicle flow and road conditions.
“Vehicle meters measure traffic and provide us with detailed information on the volume of vehicles that circulate daily. This data is essential for designing effective strategies,” explained Alcázar Urrutia.
According to their findings, the proposed solutions include improvements in signage with more visible vertical and horizontal signs. The installation of smart traffic lights to regulate vehicular flow.
The addition of speed bumps to promote safer driving. The modifications to the road geometry with lane expansion and strategic redesign to improve traffic flow and awareness campaigns on traffic regulations and responsible driving.
Alcázar Urrutia said these actions are aligned with the New Agreement for Well-being, promoted by Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa, with the aim of making Quintana Roo’s destinations safe and attractive for both residents and visitors.
“Road safety is a priority, and with this audit, we are taking an important step towards building a safer and more sustainable state for all,” he said.
