This increase is attributed to police effectiveness and the creation of the new Civics unit of the Guardia Urbana, which exclusively inspects and sanctions incivility incidents. Councilor Cristina Morón highlighted these figures during the Security, Mobility, and Civics commission.
In parallel, pedestrian accidents have decreased by 19.81% (from 106 to 85), accidents involving personal mobility vehicles (VMPs) by 20.69% (from 145 to 115), and accidents involving bicycles by 42.62% (from 61 to 35) in the first ten months of the year. The superintendent of the Guardia Urbana, Josep Mallada, noted that this downward trend is consistently maintained.
Regarding yesterday's strike day, Morón positively assessed its development, with municipal services operating normally and no incidents during the afternoon demonstration. She highlighted the good coordination between the Guardia Urbana and the Mossos d'Esquadra, as well as with the unions that called for the mobilization.
However, graffiti was registered on buildings and damage to public elements, along with tire burning on roads. The councilor defended the right to strike and protest but emphasized the importance of caring for public spaces. Following the demonstration, the Guardia Urbana arrested a young man for disobedience and assault against authority agents while he was spray-painting.
Next week, a bus will be added to reinforce the L7 line, the most used, and public transport schedules will be adjusted.
