Bikes Whizz by on Historic Centre Benches, Zipping Among CNTE and Pedestrians
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In the heart of Mexico City, the ongoing teachers' strike by CNTE in the Cuauhtémoc borough has taken an unusual turn, as motorcyclists and bicycle taxis find themselves trudging on the sidewalks due to the blockaded streets. This chaotic situation poses a significant risk to tourists and pedestrians alike.
At midday, a motorcyclist speeding down Madero Street /swerved among vendors, houses of campaign, hanging ropes, and foot traffic, sparking an argument between the rider and a local father. "Watch it! You've got kids here," César barked, ushering his children against a nearby storefront. "I was here shopping with my kids, and now we can't even walk peacefully because these riders recklessly swarm the streets. It's downright dangerous, and they're the first to complain about accidents," he added.
Such incidents aren't isolated, as dozens of drivers weave through the Historic Center's sidewalks, their only option given the blocked A perimeter by campaign houses, ropes, cardboard, and CNTE workers' encampments. However, these motorcyclists zipping by at least 10 kilometers per hour (km/h) share the busy walkways with children, adults, women, the disabled, and even those in wheelchairs. These unsuspecting pedestrians must stop and wait when the motorcyclists fail to slow down.
While some drivers remain on their vehicles when faced with obstacles, they quickly hop back on and speed ahead to dodge the sea of people on Brazil Republic, Monte de Piedad, Calle de la Palma, or 16 de Septiembre streets, where pedestrians may take up to 10 agonizing minutes to cross from one side to the other due to the strike.
Amid the merchants selling wares on the ground, the pulsating crowd, and the swiftly moving motorcyclists, Natalia, a pedestrian, shared her frustrations. "I'd almost say I feel suffocated. It's like walking normally and suddenly a motorcyclist or a reckless madman whizzes by, and it's exhausting dealing with this."
The situation is further complicated by merchants taking advantage of the strike by tying their motorcycles to the back of their vehicles or arranging their goods in front or behind them, slowing traffic even more.
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Reprising the input, the CNTE strike's impact on the Historic Center, particularly on pedestrian safety involving motorcyclists on the sidewalks, is not specifically documented. However, given that protests often lead to increased congestion, potential unsafe conditions, and negative impacts on tourism and local businesses, it is reasonable to infer that the strike could exacerbate these issues. Furthermore, the generally disruptive nature of demonstrations and strikes might force motorcyclists onto the walkways, jeopardizing pedestrian safety, especially in dense urban areas.
The CNTE strike in the Cuauhtémoc borough of Mexico City has resulted in motorcyclists driving on the sidewalks due to blockaded streets, creating a dangerous situation for pedestrians, particularly children and the disabled. This disruption in the Historic Center, while not explicitly documented, could potentially escalate issues such as increased congestion, unsafe conditions, and negative impacts on tourism and local businesses due to the generally disruptive nature of demonstrations.
In the midst of the strikes, some merchants have taken advantage by tying their motorcycles to their vehicles or placing their goods on the street, slowing traffic and contributing to the congestion.
Amidst the troubling conditions, there is initiative for a relief fund to aid businesses suffering from the financial loss caused by the CNTE strike, highlighting the need for support to help them recover. This fund, if established, could provide aid and address the financial consequences of the ongoing strike and its effects on policy-and-legislation, crime-and-justice, general-news, and sports in Mexico City.
