The municipal government lamented the PP's rejection of an amendment that proposed various measures to minimize the impact of the works on citizen mobility and enhance public transport. Trinidad Castillo, Councilor for Ecological Transition, Mobility, Education, and Environment, argued that while the C-5 modernization is positive, it must be accompanied by alternatives for users.
A key proposal was free public transport for those affected. Castillo stated that the PP rejected an initiative aimed at preventing residents from "paying twice for the works: once with the inconvenience and again with their wallets." The proposal suggested financial involvement from all competent administrations to cover these measures.
“"We must promote alternative transport during the works; it's time to anticipate, we need to alleviate the effects of the C-5 disruptions, and this is the most important measure within our reach."
The amendment also included increasing frequencies on urban bus lines, reinforcing interurban routes, restoring direct connections to Príncipe Pío, and involving municipalities in transport alternative planning. It also proposed advancing the expansion of Metro Line 10 towards Ensanche Sur and convening a coordination meeting with the Ministry of Transport, Renfe, and Adif.
The Mobility department recalled the precedent of the A-5 underpass works in Cuatro Vientos, arguing that a lack of public transport planning harms users. Despite the plenary's rejection, the municipal government asserts it will continue to demand measures to mitigate the disruptions from the upcoming commuter rail works.
