The protest measure begins next Monday, February 2, and responds to the decision by the Tarragona City Council to prohibit delivery vehicles from accessing Plaça de la Font, forcing them to park on Rambla Vella. Suppliers complain that the alternative space is insufficient and the distance to the premises, combined with the cobblestone path, complicates the work.
The restriction will not only compromise our activity but will also jeopardize the daily operation of the catering establishments, which depend on a constant, safe, and efficient supply to work normally.
This situation will directly affect businesses in the square. Cristina Justo, director of the restaurant 4 latas, has expressed her concern, stating that the distributors' "strike" will severely impact them.
“"We do not understand the reasons that led the City Council to take these measures. I don't know who thought that setting up a loading and unloading zone right in front of a hospital is a good idea."
The Tarragona City Council justifies the new regulation due to numerous neighborhood complaints about noise and difficulty accessing homes during the mornings. For its part, the Federació d'Autotransport de Tarragona (FEAT) understands the municipal authority to regulate traffic, according to its director, Josep Lluís Aymat, but requests that the measures be explained seriously and informatively.
The new loading and unloading zone on Rambla Vella will be expanded from 94 to 135 meters, relocating motorcycle parking and the bus stop. Transporters must activate a mobile application via bluetooth to register authorization and parking time, which will be 30 minutes for light vehicles and one hour for heavier ones.
