A survey released in August found that commuters in the Central Valley spent an average of 99 minutes daily fighting traffic between home and work or school.

Business

President Solís demands explanation for spike in traffic jams

L. Arias - June 15, 2016

President Luis Guillermo Solís is asking the legislature to let him hire more than 1,000 new traffic officers, among other measures the government is pursuing in hopes of alleviating traffic.

Arts and Culture

Barrio Chino aims to be San José’s next big food spot

The Tico Times - May 23, 2016

Officials from the San José municipality have passed an initiative looking to turn downtown's Paseo de Los Estudiantes into a popular sprawl of gastronomy and culture.

Business

Costa Rica could have to pay compensation for failed oil refinery project

The Tico Times - April 21, 2016

RECOPE Legal Affairs Director Mayid Brenes said he hoped the "good faith" agreement between China and Costa Rica would prevent any problems.

Business

Government pledges to speed up construction of San Carlos highway

L. Arias - December 10, 2015

Residents and entrepreneurs from Costa Rica’s northern zone on Wednesday met with President Luis Guillermo Solís and asked him to move faster with the project to build a new road to San Carlos, a project they have been waiting for more than 40 years.

Business

Public Works minister defends government’s progress on infrastructure projects

L. Arias - November 20, 2015

Legislators put Public Works and Transport Minister Carlos Segnini in the hot seat this week, forcing him to defend the government's slow progress on promised highway projects.

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica’s capital to have solar energy powered traffic lights

L. Arias - September 25, 2015

Officials from the Public Works and Transport Ministry hope the new solar-powered traffic lights will help prevent accidents and traffic jams in San José.