📋 Tender Overview
With the aim of providing a better service and reducing travel time for users the Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao ATU implemented for a trial period an exclusive lane counterflow on 9 de Octubre avenue between av. Santa Rosa and the Ricardo Palma Abancay bridge in the Rimac district where only the Purple Corridor buses circulate.This measure allows service users to reduce their travel times by up to 15 minutes a day which represents approximately three days a year to share with family and friends.The track is properly channeled with jersey-type separators. In addition vertical and horizontal signaling has been improved. At the height of the Flower Market a pedestrian crossing was implemented which is regulated with mobile traffic lights to facilitate the safe movement of people with reduced mobility the elderly or those with large packages who cannot use the pedestrian bridge.In addition metal bars were placed to prevent people from crossing the avenue inappropriately with the aim of directing them towards the crossroads and bridges. Vehicular access was also closed at the height of Jirn Cajamarca and Av. Santa Rosa to prevent the units from making improper turns and traffic accidents.Under the motto AccionesQueNosCuidan guidance staff from the ATU carry out awareness days for users and operators on compliance with transport regulations. In the same way there are control personnel and the support of the Peruvian National Police PNP to guarantee the safety and fluidity of the circulation of the buses.This contraflow lane will be in the test phase until March 1 2023. The Purple Corridor mobilizes more than 75000 users a day with its services 404 405 406 409 and 412.The ATU reiterates its commitment to continue working to offer a safe and quality transportation service for the 11 million people from Lima and Chalacos.
