The Cabildo of Tenerife has presented a €5 million sustainable mobility strategy for the Anaga Rural Park, based on nearly 1,500 surveys. The plan proposes fewer private cars, more public transport, and smart access management to protect the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve while meeting residents’ needs.
Anaga’s new mobility plan: fewer cars, more buses Read More »
Two massive 1,800-tonne cranes have arrived at the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, marking the centrepiece of a €40 million investment programme. The cranes will boost the terminal’s capacity to handle the world’s largest container ships, with operations delayed due to rough seas.
Two giant cranes arrive at Santa Cruz port in major upgrade Read More »
The government of the Canary Islands, the Spanish Ministry of Transport, and the island councils of Tenerife and Gran Canaria have formed monitoring committees to drive forward railway projects. The aim is to finalise technical work and secure multi-year funding agreements for the two key sustainable transport infrastructures.
Canary Islands train projects advance with new monitoring commission Read More »
The Cabildo of Tenerife and Aena are finalising the route for the southern train and the tram extension to Los Rodeos airport. A technical meeting was held on Wednesday, with the agreement nearly complete. The southern train will run through the airport at surface level, while the tram line will be extended to the northern airport.
Tenerife train and tram link to airports finalised Read More »
Environmental group ATAN is calling for a halt to construction of the Tenerife Motor Circuit after a new court ruling found the project’s environmental impact assessment expired. The TSJC has ordered the Cabildo to restart the environmental evaluation process, marking the fifth legal setback for the controversial development.
Tenerife motor circuit halted after fifth court ruling Read More »
Tenerife’s Cabildo is to introduce a smart bus lane on the TF-5 motorway between Santa Cruz and Los Rodeos. The 6.2 million euro project aims to cut travel times by up to 20% by reserving the left-hand lane for buses, taxis, motorcycles, and vehicles with two or more occupants during peak hours. The plans also include expropriation of land for a third lane on another section of the motorway.
Tenerife to introduce smart bus lane on TF-5 motorway Read More »
Spain has approved sweeping changes to its traffic regulations, introducing new obligations for electric scooter users, cyclists and motorcyclists. The reforms include a minimum age of 15 for e-scooters, compulsory helmets and lights, and stricter rules for overtaking cyclists. Offenders face fines of up to 200 euros.
New traffic rules: electric scooters, cyclists and motorcyclists Read More »
The SITCA union has announced mobilisations at several airports across the Canary Islands during the first fortnight of July as a precursor to a strike at fuel supply company CMD Aeropuertos Canarios S.L. The union has denounced a blockade in collective bargaining and the working conditions faced by employees. The affected airports are Tenerife Sur, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
Airport fuel workers to strike at Canary Islands in July Read More »
A lorry caught fire this Monday afternoon in Sardina de Gáldar, Gran Canaria. Firefighters from the Gran Canaria Emergency Consortium attended the scene and successfully extinguished the blaze. The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.
Lorry fire in Sardina de Gáldar this Monday afternoon Read More »
Titsa launches its summer timetable from Monday, increasing services to Tenerife’s beaches and coastal areas. New routes include the return of the 546 to Playa del Socorro and the new 948 linking Anaga villages. Frequencies are being increased on popular lines to Las Teresitas and beyond.
Tenerife summer bus timetable: more services to beaches Read More »
