73.6% of Las Palmas Citizens Support Metroguagua, According to City Council Poll

A municipal survey reveals broad backing for the high-capacity transport project, countering criticisms from certain sectors.

Image of citizens of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria observing a public transport model.
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Image of citizens of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria observing a public transport model.

A poll commissioned by the City Council of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria reveals that 73.6% of citizens support the Metroguagua project, a high-capacity transport system.

The survey results, presented this Friday, indicate that only 5.5% of respondents reject the project, deeming it bad, and 3.3% consider it very bad.
Within the group of supporters, 63.10% believe the Metroguagua is "quite good," while 10.50% rate it as "excellent," according to the poll data.
The Councilor for Mobility, José Eduardo Ramírez, stated that these findings contradict the claims of project detractors, who asserted the city was against it. Ramírez believes the survey's outcome is significant and contrasts with the "feeling" that can arise on social media.
Ramírez reflected on how the "noise" and "fierce" criticism on social media sometimes seem to dominate social dialogue. He emphasized that most citizens view the Metroguagua as a solution for their daily mobility and are awaiting its completion and implementation.
The councilor concluded that these results encourage "moving forward" with the project, arguing that Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, like other major cities, needs a high-capacity line, and the Metroguagua appears to be the solution according to the survey.