“There is reflection on this matter and there are ideas to implement that go in this direction.” This was the answer of Eduardo Jesus, when asked this Tuesday by journalists if the possibility of closing access to Pico do Areeiro from some point further down is being considered, in order to resolve the current chaos.
One day after the start of the shuttle service operated by Horários do Funchal to Pico do Areeiro, the Regional Secretary for Economy, Tourism, and Culture believes that it is still too early to make assessments about the connection.
“Taking stock at the end of a day is too early,” said the minister, urged by journalists to comment on the demand for this connection, which is not meeting expectations.
On the sidelines of the opening of Miguel Ângelo Martins’ exhibition at GALERIA. TWO of MUDAS. Museum, Eduardo Jesus was asked whether or not this will be the best solution to the chaotic traffic and unregulated parking that has occurred in the access to Pico do Areeiro over the last few months, having stated that “there are several solutions that have to be implemented” and that have not yet been implemented because the Regional Government has been in management.
“There are several measures that are being thought of and that will solve the problem”, he says, believing that the shuttle solution is positive, but that “it is necessary to give time to time.” If not, the closure of access to Pico do Areeiro may be a reality.
