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More than a year after the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) restricted large trucks from entering downtown San Pedro, Mayor Gualberto “Wally” Nuñez says the measures have improved traffic flow and made the town center safer for pedestrians. The restrictions apply to dump trucks, sand trucks, and container vehicles, with exceptions for authorized deliveries and town council projects.
Nuñez said the decision aimed to reduce congestion and address safety concerns, especially during peak hours when residents, students, and visitors share the streets with large vehicles. Before the restrictions, traffic was sometimes temporarily rerouted to protect pedestrians near schools. “It has helped tremendously,” Nuñez told The Sun. “It has made a difference with the traffic flow in town.”
The mayor said morning commutes have become quicker and parents taking their children to the primary school in the town center have fewer concerns about large trucks.
He explained that trucks may still enter downtown with special permission. “Most of the time we give special permits to people who are working on their properties,” he said. He added that some trucks transport materials the town council uses for street improvements.
Residents and business operators in the downtown area have expressed satisfaction with the restrictions. Some establishments said the frequent passage of large trucks raised concerns for students and pedestrians and affected the visitor experience.
Truck company owners, however, retained legal representation to challenge the council’s decision, arguing that the restrictions threatened their livelihoods and lacked proper legislative authority.
The restrictions remain in effect. Truck operators have since transported cargo by barge to the island’s southern and northern parts, where construction projects continue.