Away from the major motorways, there is a network of secondary and communal roads, varying from wide to steep, winding narrow roads, mainly unlit and often with drops either side of the main carriageway surface.
Public transport on the island is provided by an extensive network of buses (Guaguas) and run by TITSA, who operate a fleet of modern, air-conditioned buses which, generally, run on time. Drivers are helpful,[citation needed] and the mix of tourists and 'locals' (especially in the resort areas) makes for an interesting ride, not to mention it being one of the best ways to actually see the island. Plans for a light-rail network linking the capital with the South have been approved by both the Tenerife Council and the Canary Islands Government, for Gran Canaria and Tenerife, though the discussion with the central Spanish Government hinges now on budget.
The metropolitan Area formed by Santa Cruz and La Laguna will be served by a tranvía (tram) working in early 2007, after 3 years of intensive works. |
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