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Mobility Becomes Second Major Concern in Málaga, Only Surpassed by Housing

A study by the MADECA Foundation reveals that concern over transportation has tripled in a year, now exceeding healthcare and unemployment.

Generic image of a road with traffic, representing mobility issues.
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Generic image of a road with traffic, representing mobility issues.

Mobility has significantly climbed the list of concerns for residents of Málaga, positioning itself as the second most pressing issue in the province, surpassed only by housing, according to the recent 2026 Provincial Barometer by the MADECA Foundation.

The study, based on 2,050 telephone interviews with individuals over 18 across all regions of the province, excluding the capital, indicates a notable shift in citizen priorities. Concern for mobility has seen a dramatic increase, rising from 4.6% to 12% in just one year, placing it ahead of healthcare, unemployment, and general politics. Housing, while still the primary concern, has slightly decreased from 49.5% to 47%.
This growing concern is particularly acute in areas such as Axarquía, the Western Costa del Sol, and the regions of Antequera and Guadalteba, where residents report greater transportation difficulties. The average rating for travel convenience barely passes, with a 5.08 at the regional level and a 5.31 across the province.

Mobility has ceased to be a secondary complaint and has become a central demand of the province. Citizen discontent is no longer limited to isolated incidents but points to a structural need for new infrastructure and better connections in a territory that continues to grow and demands adequate responses.

Among the solutions most requested by Málaga residents, the extension of the Cercanías commuter rail along the Costa del Sol to Algeciras stands out. This initiative, known as the Andalusian Mediterranean coastal train, has 25.7% support. The project aims to connect the coast between Nerja and Algeciras by rail, easing congestion on the A-7 and AP-7 and offering an alternative to private vehicles. Currently, the Ministry of Transport is conducting its feasibility study, which was tendered in late December 2024 and awarded in May 2025.
Other significantly supported measures include the elimination of the AP-7 toll (20.5%), the improvement of existing Cercanías lines (13.1%), the expansion of the A-7 between Vélez-Málaga and El Palo (12.5%), the reinforcement of interurban buses (12.4%), and the improvement of the A-357 between Málaga and Campillos (10.7%).
The barometer also highlights that nearly three out of ten respondents (29.9%) believe that mobility infrastructure should be the priority for provincial investments. Regarding administrations, the central government is perceived as the most capable of addressing these issues (40.9%), followed by the Junta de Andalucía (31.6%), local councils (13.5%), and the Diputación (3.8%).

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