By Juan Pablo Sebastián
Following recent dialogue with local running groups, the Municipal Sports Institute (IMDER) and the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) announced coordinated measures to support athletes and ensure that their training sessions along public roads are carried out in a safe, orderly, and well-structured manner.
On Friday, January 30, runners met at City Hall in a session convened by IMDER Director Francisco Carrasco Beltrán, under instructions from the Mayor’s Office, with the goal of aligning safety protocols and strengthening collaboration between athletes and local authorities.
During the meeting, both sides agreed on a series of commitments aimed at improving training conditions. The City Council will provide traffic safety support by assigning a police unit during training sessions held on public streets. In turn, runners will wear high-visibility attire, such as reflective vests, particularly during evening and nighttime workouts, to enhance safety and reduce risks during low-visibility hours.
As part of this coordination, running groups will also share their weekly training schedules, allowing authorities to plan and implement the appropriate traffic safety measures and assign police units as needed.
Jorge Tamayo, representative of the “No me rajo” gym, praised IMDER’s willingness to respond quickly and constructively to the athletes’ needs.
“It was a very productive meeting. The team was very supportive, and IMDER responded promptly. The agreement is to have a patrol unit present at each training session every week to assist with traffic safety,” he said.
IMDER Director Francisco Carrasco Beltrán added that the institute will also support runners by offering first aid and CPR training, while maintaining direct and ongoing coordination with public safety leadership.
These actions reaffirm the city’s commitment to promoting sports, healthy lifestyles, and a positive environment for athletes, ensuring that training can continue safely and with the full support of local authorities.