Safety and accessibility in route 2

[Carmen Pérez Martínez]

<p data-start=”191″ data-end=”207″>✅ <strong data-start=”193″ data-end=”207″>Positives:</p>

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<p data-start=”210″ data-end=”274″>The route generally felt <strong data-start=”235″ data-end=”273″>safe for both walkers and cyclists.</p>

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<p data-start=”277″ data-end=”339″><strong data-start=”277″ data-end=”294″>Wooden fences along the way increased the sense of safety.</p>

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<p data-start=”342″ data-end=”437″><strong data-start=”342″ data-end=”351″>Ramps at different ground levels ensured <strong data-start=”387″ data-end=”404″>accessibility for users with reduced mobility.</p>

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<p data-start=”440″ data-end=”514″>Speed limit of <strong data-start=”455″ data-end=”466″>30 km/h in car-shared sections adds some safety buffer.</p>

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<p data-start=”517″ data-end=”592″><strong data-start=”517″ data-end=”534″>Clear signage indicating added or missing kilometers helped navigation.</p>

<p data-start=”594″ data-end=”618″>⚠️ <strong data-start=”597″ data-end=”618″>Areas to improve:</p>

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<p data-start=”621″ data-end=”872″>A major issue was the <strong data-start=”643″ data-end=”668″>lack of clear signage at the intersection when entering the <strong data-start=”707″ data-end=”731″>Vía Verde from Sarón (see location). This could easily cause confusion, especially for first-time users or tourists.</p>

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<p data-start=”875″ data-end=”968″>Some <strong data-start=”880″ data-end=”920″>tree roots were lifting the pavement, creating a hazard for bikes and mobility aids.</p>

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<p data-start=”971″ data-end=”1048″>The route had <strong data-start=”985″ data-end=”1011″>limited night lighting, which could feel unsafe after dark.</p>

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<p data-start=”1051″ data-end=”1139″>There were <strong data-start=”1062″ data-end=”1088″>few drinking fountains, making it difficult to stay hydrated on hot days.</p>

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<p data-start=”1142″ data-end=”1311″>A participant’s <strong data-start=”1158″ data-end=”1180″>bike tire exploded, highlighting the importance of <strong data-start=”1213″ data-end=”1244″>basic bike repair education and possibly having <strong data-start=”1265″ data-end=”1294″>emergency repair stations along the route.</p>

<p data-start=”1313″ data-end=”1332″>🌱 <strong data-start=”1316″ data-end=”1332″>Suggestions:</p>
 
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<p data-start=”1335″ data-end=”1378″>Improve signage at confusing intersections.</p>

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<p data-start=”1381″ data-end=”1426″>Add <strong data-start=”1385″ data-end=”1403″>more fountains, ideally every 3–5 km.</p>

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<p data-start=”1429″ data-end=”1515″>Improve or extend <strong data-start=”1447″ data-end=”1466″>street lighting, especially near urban or darker forested areas.</p>

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<p data-start=”1518″ data-end=”1561″>Maintain pavement and tree roots regularly.</p>

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