Alcobendas Boosts Transport and Security for Patron Saint Festivities

The Alcobendas City Council implements a free bus service and a 'Punto Violeta' to ensure inclusive and safe celebrations.

Generic image of a festive street with blurred lights and crowds.
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Generic image of a festive street with blurred lights and crowds.

The Alcobendas City Council has launched a comprehensive plan for its festivities, including three free bus lines and a 'Punto Violeta', aiming to ensure accessibility and safety for all attendees.

To facilitate access to the Fairgrounds and the pilgrimage, the Alcobendas City Council has organized a special free transport service. This service, called San Isidro Bus, will operate with three circular lines connecting different neighborhoods with the Fairgrounds from May 14 to 17. One of the lines will feature adapted buses for people with functional diversity, thus ensuring inclusive mobility.
Bus schedules are designed to cover both daytime activities and nighttime concerts. From Thursday to Saturday, the service will run from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 18:00 to 03:00. On Sunday, the last day of the festivities, the evening schedule will be slightly brought forward, ending at 24:00 after the fairgrounds close.
In addition to transport to the fairgrounds, a specific service has been arranged for the traditional pilgrimage to the Pinar de San Isidro. Free buses will depart from the Plaza del Pueblo between 09:00 and 20:00, with strategic stops at key points such as Paseo de la Chopera and Avenida de España, to ensure that all residents, especially the elderly, can participate in the celebration.

"That everyone has their space during these days."

the mayor
Regarding security, the 'Punto Violeta' (Violet Point) will be reinstalled in the Youth Zone of the Fairgrounds. This space will offer information, advice, and emotional support, with qualified professionals providing awareness workshops to promote festivities based on respect and the prevention of gender-based violence. It will be operational during peak nighttime hours.
Physical security will be complemented by the presence of the Local Police's Mobile Citizen Service Office, located next to Avenida de Valdelaparra. At this point, citizens can file quick reports, receive safety advice, and inquire about lost and found services, ensuring the proximity of municipal services throughout the festivities.