Semi-Pedestrianisation of the front line in PP.

[Sparky]

And the story goes on . This report from the UH here :- El GOB pide que la semipeatonalización de la primera línea del Port de Pollença no se autorice » Part Forana » Noticias » Ultima Hora Mallorca

The GOB asks the semipeatonalización of the first line of Port de Pollença is not authorized
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The GOB has claimed Tuesday the "complete" pedestrianization of the first line of Port de Pollença.

In a statement, the environmental organization said the Land-use planning in Pollença, 1990, provides for 'the conversion of all the first line of Moll in a solely pedestrian walking street ".

The GOB points out that the project proceeded semipeatonalización now only provides this area with a pedestrian walkway, another for bikes, one for cars and other motor vehicles and parking. "It is not understood as the consistory may endorse a project against which provides its planning," warns the entity.

The organization announced that it has sent letters to the four administrations involved in the proposed pedestrianization claiming not authorized "as breach of planning regulations.

Administrations are the City Council, the Consell de Mallorca (as holder of the road), the Government (which pays part of the performance by the consortium for the regularization of hotel rooms), and the Coastal.

 

[debz1]

Well good and bad news. Great that they are thinking of pedestrianising the whole front....Imo the 'semi' idea sort of defeats the purpose.

The bad news is that it will be postponed for another year as it is all looking very shabby and dangerous in places...not good for tourism in the Port

 

[pollensafan]

Now, How does that saying go. There are only two things certain in life, Death and tax. Well you can add a third to that. The threat to have the front pedestrianized . Just like xmas it comes every year and disappears just as quick.

We live in hope, but you would not bet your house on it.

 

[Nick]

The council should be ashamed of themselves. The whole situation is farcical. I'm afraid there are parts of PP that in my opinion are now looking shabby. It seems that the lure of the beauty that brings the tourists here is what is being relied on rather than any spending of money.

With all the graffiti about and shabbiness it will have an effect on tourism and, more importantly, repeat tourism.

Just get on with it.

 

[pollensafan]

The council should be ashamed of themselves. The whole situation is farcical. I'm afraid there are parts of PP that in my opinion are now looking shabby.

I Agree 100%, but I have to take Mrs Pollensafan with me when I go to PP. I have tried to lose her a few times but she keeps coming back.

 

[Sparky]

Please don't laugh, i know it's like Groundhog Day but here is the latest news from the La reconversión de la primera línea del Port de Pollença no comenzará hasta noviembre » Part Forana » Noticias » Ultima Hora Mallorca

The conversion of the first line of Port de Pollença not begin until November.

The works of transformation of the first line of Moll on a walk with preference for pedestrians, similar to areas like Palm Molinar not start this term.

The project provides for the conversion of the tourist area, has come to public exposure in order that all interested persons to submit the arguments they find appropriate. The deadline for submissions to the semipeatonalización ends on February 16th.

The conversion of the beachfront in Port de Pollença was already foreseen in the General Urban Plan adopted in 1990, which stated that the road between Alcudia and Pollenca should be "peatonalizar recovering this space like a ride at sea level , quiet and peaceful movement, "but the project never came to take shape.

The project is currently on public display and start running probably in November is divided into two phases. The first phase comprises the reorganization of the Ma 2200-A road in the section between the roundabout at the bus stop and the street Elcano. Maintains a two-way road section seven meters wide and only manages to increase the width of the sidewalk (with a variable section between 3.5 and 5.5 meters wide) removing parking online.
The second phase, from the km 58.670 and 59,300, is representing a major change. The main traffic is diverted towards the ring, creating four axes of penetration into the sea of two-way traffic that will give access to residents and users across the street Guillem Colom, Cirerer, Corb Marí i Bot and Xarxes.

In the space now occupied by the road closest to the sea sidewalk (4.5 meters) is maintained with an attached vial of five meters that will support a battery Parking 5m. It will be a section of 5.5 meters in a new pedestrian route is enabled.

 

[Nick]

Wow, they certainly talk a good story. Just a shame they can't direct their efforts into getting the damn thing done.

 

[lovemallorca]

Wow, they certainly talk a good story. Just a shame they can't direct their efforts into getting the damn thing done.

Ah yes, all good stories should always contain the following sentence;
"The road between Alcudia and Pollenca should be "peatonalizar recovering this space like a ride at sea level , quiet and peaceful movement"

With a brief like that, no wonder they are struggling to know what to do!

 

[CathB]

I am fascinated by the second phase and the two way traffic into the sea

 

[sws97sdg]

If nothing else they will have to do some repair work on the coast road, it is dangerous in places as it is so rough!

 

[P&C@29]

going down hill

I have been coming to PP for 33 years ( 3weeks most years) but I now find the lovely resort looking tired. The Graffiti, Dog mess, and empty buildings are making this great resort appear shabby. I know PP is not only for tourists but what will happen to the economy and jobs if the tourism stops. We stayed for three weeks last September and were amazed how few people were there. Talking to restaurateurs and bar owners they all mentioned how trade was not as good as usual. The council must pump some money in to improve things or PP will go down hill and not be able to get back to where it should be

 

[Nick]

I have been coming to PP for 33 years ( 3weeks most years) but I now find the lovely resort looking tired. The Graffiti, Dog mess, and empty buildings are making this great resort appear shabby. I know PP is not only for tourists but what will happen to the economy and jobs if the tourism stops. We stayed for three weeks last September and were amazed how few people were there. Talking to restaurateurs and bar owners they all mentioned how trade was not as good as usual. The council must pump some money in to improve things or PP will go down hill and not be able to get back to where it should be

All sad but very true I'm afraid. I've been saying this for some time now, no-one has either agreed or disagreed with me so it's only my observations. The port really does need an injection of cash and VERY soon before tourists desert it for somewhere smarter.

What really annoys me is that to put things right is not that costly. Cleaning off or painting over graffiti, general repairs and sorting out dog mess doesn't really break the bank. It's just a case of investing the time. You have to invest money to make money.

 

[debz1]

All sad but very true I'm afraid. I've been saying this for some time now, no-one has either agreed or disagreed with me so it's only my observations. The port really does need an injection of cash and VERY soon before tourists desert it for somewhere smarter.

What really annoys me is that to put things right is not that costly. Cleaning off or painting over graffiti, general repairs and sorting out dog mess doesn't really break the bank. It's just a case of investing the time. You have to invest money to make money.

I agree with you, and have said quite a few times how shabby the Port is looking.

I think those of us that love PP tend to look through rose tinted glasses at times and after a while not notice the things that are deteriorating badly. Without doubt looking out across the bay is one of the best views in the world and is what makes people return to PP year after year. The state of the frontline however from the roundabout right down to Llenaire is really looking shabby. The pavements are in a terrible state throughout the Port, and the Formentor road can look like a tip in the summer with all the rubbish, put out by the restaurants, dumped on the pavement eek: Not only does this look dreadful it also stinks and is a health hazard. Rats! Graffiti is inevitable when you get bored teenagers living in a place that, although fantastic in the Summer, can be a very quiet and boring place in the winter months. It happens everywhere. What should happen though is it should be removed and quickly.

I really hope that the council will start to inject some cash into PP...and soon. If not I agree with nickpaulnoah that people will start to look elsewhere.

Build it and they will come!

 

[hoopy]

I agree with you, and have said quite a few times how shabby the Port is looking.

I think those of us that love PP tend to look through rose tinted glasses at times and after a while not notice the things that are deteriorating badly. Without doubt looking out across the bay is one of the best views in the world and is what makes people return to PP year after year. The state of the frontline however from the roundabout right down to Llenaire is really looking shabby. The pavements are in a terrible state throughout the Port, and the Formentor road can look like a tip in the summer with all the rubbish, put out by the restaurants, dumped on the pavement eek: Not only does this look dreadful it also stinks and is a health hazard. Rats! Graffiti is inevitable when you get bored teenagers living in a place that, although fantastic in the Summer, can be a very quiet and boring place in the winter months. It happens everywhere. What should happen though is it should be removed and quickly.

I really hope that the council will start to inject some cash into PP...and soon. If not I agree with nickpaulnoah that people will start to look elsewhere.

Build it and they will come!

Jeezo debz I think I have posted this before but it's amazing how we all see things differently. Can remember what trip last year but I remember thinking how great and vibrant the port was looking. Maybe, as you say I'm looking through rose tinted glasses but I can't think of anywhere else I would rather holiday. Can't wait to see the new pool area

 

[Gommar Goffer]

I am sorry but some of you seem to have missed the fact that for the last 7 years we have been in global recession and Spain has been hit harder than most.
The austerity measures in Spain are far harder than in the UK. The tourist numbers are way down on where they used to be and the councils do not have the cash or workforce that they used to have.
Considering what we have all been through I personnaly think that the port is looking pretty damn good considering. Businesses have weathered the storm far better than I expected.
The state of the front hasn't changed much for the past 7 years - the pavements have always been lopsided and uneven.
If you don't like it then please feel free to go elsewhere

 

[rebel]

" I am sorry but some of you seem to have missed the fact that for the last 7 years we have been in global recession and Spain"
Alcudia must have missed that recession.

 

[Nick]

I am sorry but some of you seem to have missed the fact that for the last 7 years we have been in global recession and Spain has been hit harder than most.
The austerity measures in Spain are far harder than in the UK. The tourist numbers are way down on where they used to be and the councils do not have the cash or workforce that they used to have.
Considering what we have all been through I personnaly think that the port is looking pretty damn good considering. Businesses have weathered the storm far better than I expected.
The state of the front hasn't changed much for the past 7 years - the pavements have always been lopsided and uneven.
If you don't like it then please feel free to go elsewhere

I totally disagree. The port does not need lots of investment, just some extra funding to keep it looking smarter and tidier. You cannot tell me that money cannot be found from somewhere, I don't believe it.

For example, as nice as it is the footpath they re-did a couple of years ago from PP to Pollensa looks very smart but I feel that money could have been better used elsewhere. Money is ALWAYS available, it's just a question of how you manage it best. We all have our opinions and no-one is saying PP is dead, it just needs a bit of TLC IMO.

 

[sws97sdg]

Glad it's not just me GG, this is a world recession, every other shops in my high steet is closed, traveling around Mallorca you see people struggling to get by. It's not the councils fault, it's the governments fault and hopefully with a change soon in their ( and ours ) government of austerity we may see a change with more money being spent to encourage growth! We need the front modernising which will help, but looking at the money being spent in Gotmer, you can see how it can be done, some areas of PP look great what we need is the money being spent by the government to make sure all of the town is up to the standard we all want.

 

[Chelseadons]

Having travelled down through Spain to PP the last 2 years, we've had a chance to compare other Spanish resorts with PP. Amongst others we visited Blanes, Sitges, Santander and Sant Marti d'Empuries. They have all been impacted by the recession but still manage to look pristine and well kept. If you speak to the local politicians in PP they are very clear that funds are largely directed towards the old town rather than the Port. This is pretty short sighted given the importance of tourism on the Island. Frankly its a bit high handed to respond if you don't like it go elsewhere !! This feedback is given because we care about PP. Constructive criticism should be welcomed so that local politicians are encouraged to improve the port and maintain historic standards.

 

[Nick]

Well said CD. I don't like being told to "go elsewhere" particularly when I have a vested interest in PP. Blimey, all I said was spend a few grand tidying it up, not millions! This is a forum after all, or is it?