The MAN-PIN parliamentary group has taken note that in recent years investments have been made in road improvements, but that the portion of investment dedicated to pedestrians and users of bus stops has lagged behind. We are calling for the repair and upgrading of bus stops to be included as a work priority for this year.
On a daily basis, citizens depend on public transportation to go to work, school, the doctor, or the supermarket. Unfortunately, many bus stops are in poor condition: broken benches, missing or damaged roofs, lack of protection against sun and rain, and unclean surroundings. This situation affects not only our local population, but also tourists who use the service, leaving a negative impression of our country.
The MAN-PIN parliamentary group proposes involving the Technical Faculty of the University of Curaçao (UoC) and its students in designing the bus stops of the future: practical, durable, and inclusive. In this way, we integrate young people into the development of our infrastructure and country.
In Parliament, the MAN-PIN parliamentary group submitted concrete questions to the Minister of Traffic, Transport, and Urban Planning, including:
- How many bus stops does Curaçao have in total?
- How many are in proper condition for public use (roof, bench, lighting, safety)?
- Is there a maintenance and renovation plan for bus stops, and how is it being implemented?
- Are the bus stops suitable for the elderly and persons with physical limitations?
- What criteria are used to determine the location of bus stops?
- Is there a need to re-evaluate the number of bus stops?
- Is the Minister willing to involve UoC in the design of new bus stops?
The MAN-PIN parliamentary group insists that this issue is a priority for the well-being of the people and for the image of our country.
