The meeting, marked by tension and interruptions, allowed the neighborhood to present its arguments against the idea of turning Carrer Bruc into the main thoroughfare between Carrer del Roser and La Valldan. The main concern focuses on the forty existing private parking spaces and the risk of congestion that will occur every time a vehicle stops to open a garage, warning of new risks for pedestrians and residents.
“"Bruc street has existed for years, and it is a shame that you remembered it to make this mess. The only thing we do not want is cars passing through our street."
For its part, the municipal government, led by Mayor Ivan Sànchez and councilors Aleix Serra (Urban Planning) and Guillem Canal (Mobility), defended the location at Parc dels Soldats as the best technical option. To mitigate the impact on Carrer Bruc, the executive announced that, in addition to repairing the pavement, three to four elevated pedestrian crossings or speed bumps will be installed to force vehicles to reduce speed.
One resident proposed installing a speed camera section to enforce circulation below 30 km/h, a measure that Mayor Sànchez admitted they had not considered but would study. The government also detailed changes to parking spaces on the Carretera de Solsona and the plan to reverse the direction of Carrer Justícia to facilitate access to Pla de l'Alemany without passing through Carrer Bruc.
Despite the outright rejection, with expressions like “we will set up barricades” to impede the works, the executive assured that they will hold “as many meetings as necessary” and asked the neighbors to choose their representatives. Part of the opposition, including Marc Ortega (PSC) and Lluís Minoves (non-attached), suggested stopping the process and opening a negotiation table.
