CLThe article discusses the impact of the urban renovation of Plaza Baquedano in Santiago, Chile, focusing on changes in traffic speed before and after the project. The study conducted by the Universidad Diego Portales' Interdisciplinary Data Science Center found that vehicle speeds decreased by 67% in the area, with some roads experiencing significant reductions. While congestion shifted to nearby routes like Costanera Norte, which saw an 18% drop in speed during peak hours, other areas showed increases in average speed outside of peak times. The renovations included removing a roundabout, adding a bike lane, and reducing lanes on certain streets. Researchers noted that while the effects were statistically significant during morning rush hour, they acknowledged that other factors such as changes in workplace presence between 2024 and 2026 could have influenced results.
Bias read (Center): The article presents findings from a study conducted by an academic institution, providing data-driven insights into the effects of urban planning decisions. It does not take a clear ideological stance but reports on the outcomes of infrastructure changes, including both positive and negative trends
