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The operating balance shows that the Murcia have welcomed this new means of transport
A conveyance eco-friendly and innovative as the tram has had the best welcome they could get.
That's the balance that makes the council of Traffic and Transportation one year after the commissioning of line 1, which serves the north of Murcia, communicating key areas such as Campus Espinardo of UMU, the Campus Guadalupe de la UCAM, shopping centers and New Condomina Thader as well as the New Condomina stadium in the city center in a short time through a platform reserved for the exclusive use of convoys.
The figures speak for themselves: More than three million passengers have used the tram for transportation in the first year of operation of Line 1.
To mark this anniversary, the Department of Traffic and Transportation, who directs Javier Iniesta, has developed an operating balance, which concludes that the Murcia have willingly accepted this new transportation system, which was not only unknown to most, but that has changed the pattern of urban design in planning the movement, which has resulted in a higher order to benefit, ultimately, to all users.
Iniesta has expressed his satisfaction that the number of travelers recorded reflects the positive reception of this transport, to which must be added the exemplary behavior and good passengers make use of it, since there has been no incident worthy noteworthy.
It has therefore encouraged to continue using it in Murcia, for which there are bonds that allow travel to a lower price.
The study conducted over the past twelve months highlights that most busy hours are set between 8 and 9 in the morning, the 14 and 15 and 18 to 19 hours on weekdays.
Also have been significant dates like the side of the Garden, with more than 17,000 travelers and football game days in New Condomina, with an average of 550 movements.
More than 100 jobs
The operation of the tram generates a total of 107 positions: (62 Tram Murcia and 45 subcontractors for maintenance and monitoring .. We also have to take into account the induced employment between suppliers (making supplies, transportation, etc. ) and services consumed directly in these workers (cafes, bars and restaurants where they eat regularly)
Also of note is the absence of accidents Murcia Tram responsibility, reflecting the professionalism of employees, thanks to his skill have prevented many achievements that COULD by vehicles did not comply with road signs.
Claims
In this period there have been 11 accidents, all without serious consequences for people (collision of cars jumped traffic lights, two trucks that hauled the overhead crane)
Future prospects
These employment figures more than ever guarantee the viability and need for this urban section reaches the neighborhood of Carmen, so that may also meet the strong requests of traders, who see the tram an element of revitalization of trade.
In this regard, the Department of Traffic has held meetings with the Trade, led by José María Tortosa and traders of B º del Carmen.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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