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class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1d8645 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1d8645\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Naguabo, Puerto Rico\u2014<\/em> Foundation for Puerto Rico (FPR) hosted the <strong>Conecta Este<\/strong> event in Naguabo as part of the efforts of its <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foundationpr.org\/community-innovation-hub\">Community Innovation Hub (CIH)<\/a>, which aims to foster sustainable economic development in the eastern region.<\/p><p>The event focused on limited transportation and a lack of regional interconnectivity, bringing together government representatives, municipal leaders, transportation experts, and key stakeholders from the region to examine the transportation and connectivity challenges faced by the area, one of the main obstacles to achieving greater accessibility and economic diversity.<\/p><p>During the event, Soledad Gaztambide, Chief Resilience Officer of FPR\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/foundationforpuertorico.org\/en\/wcrp\/\">Whole Community Resilience Planning Program (WCRP)<\/a>, presented the organization\u2019s strategic vision for transportation and mobility. This vision incorporates the <strong>\u201cMobility as a Service\u201d (MaaS)<\/strong> model, highlighting the importance of public cars as an alternative to address mobility challenges.<\/p><p>\u201cThe \u2018Mobility as a Service\u2019 model invites us to rethink transportation as an integrated, accessible ecosystem centered around people&#8217;s needs. In the eastern region of our archipelago, its implementation could transform the way we move by efficiently connecting different modes of transportation, such as public cars, and improving access to services, jobs, and opportunities, especially in communities where mobility has historically been a barrier,\u201d Gaztambide explained during her presentation.<\/p><p>FPR Innovation Strategist Javier De Jes\u00fas Mart\u00ednez led a participatory dialogue session where attendees discussed various factors contributing to the lack of transportation and interconnectivity, including:<\/p><ul><li>The absence of intermunicipal public transportation routes and the lack of integration among existing transit systems.<\/li><li>The limited availability of micromobility options complicates last-mile access for both residents and tourists.<\/li><li>The irregular operation of essential services like municipal trolleys and ferries to Vieques and Culebra.<\/li><li>The lack of digital visibility regarding public transit routes, frequency, and fares discourages usage.<\/li><\/ul><p>These issues have led to a heavy reliance on private or rental vehicles, resulting in significant economic burdens for the population and adverse effects such as traffic congestion, air pollution, and unequal access. Furthermore, the lack of connectivity hinders regional tourism development and curtails the economic potential of communities.<\/p><p>The dialogue encouraged attendees to suggest collaborative strategies, innovations, and models to transform regional transportation and mobility. Current initiatives to interconnect municipalities were also discussed, with special attention to the <strong>Municipal Public Transportation Data Integration Project<\/strong> by ATI. This free database aggregates transportation information from all municipalities to improve visibility and foster better interconnectivity.<\/p><p>The event featured notable participation from representatives of various agencies and municipalities, including: Jaime Lafuente, Chairman of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ntsp.pr.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Negociado de Transporte y Servicios P\u00fablicos<\/a>; Carlos Mart\u00ednez, Director of Planning and Capital Projects at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ati.pr.gov\/\">Autoridad de Transporte Integrado (ATI)<\/a>; Lorenis Mora Soto, Eastern Regional Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.pr.gov\/\">Puerto Rico Tourism Company<\/a>; David Soto, Executive Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rutaborinquen.org\/\">Ruta Borinquen<\/a>; Arq. Psj. Cecile Molina Machargo, Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/pupr.edu\/\">Escuela de Arquitectura Paisajista de la Universidad Polit\u00e9cnica de Puerto Rico<\/a>; Jessica Banchs, owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/tierraadentrobnb.com\/\">Tierra Adentro Bed and Breakfast<\/a> and Board Member of <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.hsmai.org\/puertorico\/home\">HSMAI-PR<\/a>; Yolanda Rodr\u00edguez and Johnny L\u00f3pez from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/\">USDA-Rural Development<\/a>; Ebid\u00ed V\u00e1zquez, Director of Culture and Tourism for the Municipality of Humacao; and Omar Cruz, Program Affairs Officer for the Municipality of Naguabo. All attendees contributed valuable perspectives from governmental, technical, tourism, and community sectors, enriching the analysis and solution proposals.<\/p><p><strong>Conecta Este<\/strong> is part of a series of gatherings organized by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foundationpr.org\/community-innovation-hub\">CIH<\/a> to promote solutions to the ten priority challenges identified in the eastern region, advocating for a participatory and cross-sector approach. The series aims to catalyze initiatives that strengthen resilience, sustainability, and equitable growth in the region.<\/p><p>For more information about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foundationpr.org\/community-innovation-hub\">Community Innovation Hub<\/a>, its projects, and upcoming events, those interested can join the collaborative process through the <a href=\"https:\/\/laboratorio-comunitario-de-innovacion.mn.co\/landing?space_id=19271183\">virtual platform<\/a>, which allows them to participate in conversations and be part of the solutions.<\/p><p>\u201cA key part of our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foundationpr.org\/community-innovation-hub\">Community Innovation Hub<\/a> is validating solutions and creating a space for public participation where people can become informed, contribute, and make proposals. 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