The Socialist Group in the Lanzarote Council has presented a motion for the Island Corporation to study the feasibility of implementing a high-capacity, low-emission public transport line connecting the island's main tourist and residential centers: Puerto del Carmen, the Airport, Playa Honda, Arrecife, and Costa Teguise.
The proposal outlines a light, silent, and non-polluting surface transportation system, powered by renewable energy, that offers a fast, efficient, and sustainable service along a corridor of approximately 25 kilometers.
As explained by the spokesperson for the Socialist Group, Ariagona González, this initiative responds to an increasingly evident need to transform the mobility model in Lanzarote, where dependence on private vehicles has reached unsustainable levels.
"Lanzarote needs a modern, sustainable, and connected transportation system that responds to the current reality of the island," González said. "We have one of the highest motorization rates in the country, with almost one car for every two inhabitants, which translates into more congestion, more emissions, and greater energy dependence."
The socialist spokesperson recalled that the 2023 Study of Tourist Carrying Capacity already warned of the growing saturation of the road network, caused in large part by the intensive use of private and rental cars, both by tourists and workers who travel daily between tourist and residential centers.
"This project would not only alleviate traffic and reduce emissions, but also improve the quality of life for those who live and work on the island," González added. "Sustainable mobility is a priority if we want a balanced development model that respects our territory."
The PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) believes that the implementation of a high-capacity public transport corridor would be a decisive step towards a more connected, cleaner, and more efficient Lanzarote, reducing road congestion, facilitating travel, and strengthening territorial cohesion.
"Lanzarote must lead the transition towards a green and collective mobility model," González concluded. "We cannot remain trapped in a model based on the private car. This study is the first step towards advancing towards 21st-century mobility."
