The organizing entity, supported by over fifty organizations, has expressed its disagreement with the municipal decision. According to the organizers, Salt City Council denied permission for the race, citing potential significant traffic disruptions. Although the council suggested holding the event in Les Deveses, the organizers believe this option would “completely distort its protest and civic nature.”
In contrast, the promoters of the anti-racist march have pointed out that Girona City Council, where they also plan to go, has not posed “any impediment” to the race. This comparison has been refuted by the Salt administration, which argues that the traffic impacts between the two towns are not comparable.
We do not see it as balanced to compare the impacts in Salt with those in Girona, as the proposed route only affects a couple of streets in the capital.
Salt City Council has clarified that “in no case has the race been prohibited,” but rather alternative routes have been proposed, a common practice for most races held in the municipality. The council explained that the original route in Salt would block almost the entirety of Passeig Països Catalans and Carrer Major, two fundamental traffic arteries. This situation would prevent providing alternatives for essential public services such as buses, waste collection, and emergency services. For this reason, the Council has reiterated its willingness to continue working with the organizers to find a solution.
