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RC 501

Para ordenar a la Comisión de la Región Sur de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico realizar una investigación exhaustiva sobre la situación actual de los accesos al Municipio de Santa Isabel desde la Autopista Luis A. Ferré Aguayo (PR-52), en dirección al Municipio de Coamo y hacia el casco urbano de Santa Isabel; así como para identificar y evaluar alternativas viables que permitan atender y reducir la congestión vehicular en ambas direcciones.

2025-2028 Session

Bill orders legislative commissions to investigate and propose solutions for severe vehicular congestion at Santa Isabel municipality entrances via PR-52 highway.

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Bill Summary · RC 501

Legislative bill overview

Bill RC 501 directs the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission and the Southern Region Commission of Puerto Rico's House of Representatives to conduct a comprehensive investigation into traffic congestion at the entrances to Santa Isabel municipality from PR-52 highway (toward Coamo and the urban center). The bill seeks to identify viable alternative solutions to address severe vehicular congestion in both directions.

Why is this important

Traffic congestion significantly impacts economic productivity, emergency response times, and quality of life for residents and commuters in the Santa Isabel and surrounding areas. Systematic investigation and planning can lead to infrastructure improvements, reduced travel times, and economic benefits for the region—though implementation requires follow-up action and funding beyond this bill's scope.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and implementation: The bill mandates investigation but does not allocate resources for actual construction or improvements, potentially leaving solutions unfunded
  • Scope limitations: Focuses only on PR-52 entrances; broader regional traffic patterns may require coordinated planning beyond Santa Isabel's immediate borders
  • Timeline ambiguity: No specified deadline for the investigation or recommendations, risking indefinite delay in addressing an acknowledged "grave problem"
  • Competing priorities: Infrastructure resources in Puerto Rico are limited; prioritizing this location over other congested areas may generate territorial disagreements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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