Sustainability Key to Clara Brugada’s Urban Mobility Plan

During her inauguration as Mayor of Mexico City, Clara Brugada outlined her plan to enhance urban mobility and infrastructure during her administration. The plan focuses on sustainability, technological innovation, and improving public transportation.

One of Brugada’s key promises is to extend electromobility in the city’s public transport. Working alongside President Claudia Sheinbaum, Brugada plans to construct five new cableway (Cablebús) lines that will benefit several areas, including Tlalpan, Alvaro Obregon, Cuajimalpa, Magdalena Contreras, and Milpa Alta-Xochimilco. The cableway expansion is set to offer more accessible, sustainable transportation options, particularly for residents in underserved neighborhoods.

In addition, significant improvements to the city’s Metro system are planned. A deep renovation will be carried out on Lines 3 and 4, modernizing both the infrastructure and trains. The extension of Line 12 to Observatorio will be completed, and Line A will undergo substantial interventions. Maintenance across the rest of the Metro network will be a constant priority to ensure reliable service.

Brugada also announced the construction of two new Metrobus lines. The first, known as “Linea Cero,” will circle the entire Interior Circuit, while a second line will run along Periferico, becoming the city’s largest metrobus route. Additionally, a new public transport system, the Centrobus, will be developed to connect key locations within the city’s central area.

Brugada also emphasized her commitment to making Mexico City’s transportation network more sustainable. In partnership with operators, all microbuses will be replaced with modern, eco-friendly alternatives. A smart traffic light project will be launched to optimize traffic flow and reduce congestion. The city’s cycling infrastructure will also see major improvements, with 300km of new bike lanes being added, creating the largest cycling network in the country.

In her first 100 days, Brugada intends to kickstart the 2024-2025 Permanent Driver’s License Program and develop a green corridor from Taxqueña to the city center, featuring bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly spaces. Moreover, the “Bacheton” program, aimed at fixing potholes throughout the city, will begin on Oct. 16, with the support of local mayors.

Brugada’s administration will also implement a fiber-optic network across the city’s STC Metro. This infrastructure aims to achieve a 90% digitalization of administrative processes, reducing costs and streamlining government services.

The Vallejo industrial zone will remain a central focus for development, continuing its trajectory as a Latin American hub for digital transformation, AI, data science, and technological advancement. Brugada’s administration plans to solidify Vallejo’s role as a technological leader in the region.

Freight Train Corridor and Other Promises

During her campaign, Brugada also promised to increase the number of trolleybuses in the city and proposed a freight train corridor. This project would connect the Pical-Pantaco industrial park to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), enhancing cargo transport and fostering economic development in the northern part of the city.

This freight train proposal builds on the Vallejo-I Master Plan, introduced by former mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, which sought to develop industry and housing for workers in the area. Brugada envisions the Pantaco-AIFA railway corridor as a key element to boost cargo volumes, reorganize trade, and drive economic growth in Mexico City’s metropolitan area.

Budget and Priorities for the First Year

As part of her broader public works strategy, Brugada’s administration plans to allocate around MX$15 billion (US$769.8 million) in its first year to public infrastructure projects, as previously reported by MBN. Raúl Basulto, Minister of Public Works and Services (SOBSE), highlights that strengthening urban mobility will be one of the main priorities. 

With Héctor García at the helm of the Ministry of Mobility (SEMOVI) and Basulto overseeing public works, Brugada’s administration aims to tackle the city’s most pressing infrastructure challenges and drive the capital into a new era of modernity and sustainability.