TO THE EDITOR:
The government's announcement to reduce Autopista Central tolls is good news for those who devote a significant portion of their budget to getting around. We value this effort and the announced talks to extend its benefits to other highways.
From Colina, however, we view with concern that the Radial Nororiente (one of the most expensive highways in Chile) is not included in the announced agreement. This road plays a fundamental role in connecting our commune with Santiago and serves as an exit route toward Route 5, the North-South axis. It is part of the daily commutes of residents who must travel to work, study, or access various services. The cost of these trips is a concern for families and deserves to be considered in upcoming talks.
According to the information we have as a municipality, the Radial Nororiente is treated as a rural highway, despite being located in an urban area. We believe this situation needs to be reviewed, so that its treatment reflects the reality of the territory and the role it plays in our residents' daily lives.
For this reason, we ask the Ministry of Public Works to evaluate alternatives that would allow its users to be included in the toll relief efforts. As a municipality, we are available to contribute to that dialogue. We hope this first agreement opens a path so that more families, including those of Colina, can …
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October 18, 2024
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Andres Perez CommentsTO THE EDITOR: The government's announcement to reduce Autopista Central tolls is good news for those who dedicate a significant portion of their budget to getting around. We value this effort and the announced talks to extend its benefits to other highways. From Colina, however, we view with concern that the Radial Nororiente (one of the most expensive highways in Chile) is not included in the announced agreement. This road plays a fundamental role in connecting our commune with Santiago and is an exit route toward Route 5, the North-South axis. It is part of the daily commutes of residents who must work, study, or access various services. The cost of these trips is a concern for families and deserves to be considered in upcoming talks. According to the information we have as a municipality, the Radial Nororiente is treated as a rural highway, despite being located in an urban area. We believe this situation needs to be reviewed, so that its treatment reflects the reality of the territory and the role it plays in the daily lives of our residents. For this reason, we ask the Ministry of Public Works to evaluate alternatives that would allow its users to be included in the toll relief efforts. As a municipality, we are available to contribute to that dialogue. We hope this first agreement opens a path for more families, including those of Colina, to access concrete relief in their transportation expenses. Isabel Valenzuela AhumadaMayor of ColinaMore about:TransportCostsHighways