{"id":65599,"date":"2025-12-23T16:16:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T16:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/world-cup-rush-highlights-mobility-crisis-in-mexico-city"},"modified":"2025-12-23T16:57:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T16:57:02","slug":"world-cup-rush-highlights-mobility-crisis-in-mexico-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/world-cup-rush-highlights-mobility-crisis-in-mexico-city","title":{"rendered":"World Cup Rush Highlights Mobility Crisis in Mexico City"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong> <\/span>The rush for the World Cup and the pressure to \u2018beautify\u2019 the city is so great that they are bypassing every possible environmental law,’ says environmental defender Andrea Villarreal<\/p>\n

‘I think we are catering to the wrong audience… We want to claim the medal for doing something extraordinary, when we still lack the most ordinary things,’ says mobility activist Miriam Torres<\/p>\n

In Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, large billboards line the sidewalks welcoming visitors to the Corredor Mundialista (World Cup Corridor). The signs display a map of the city\u2019s \u201cGreen Corridor\u201d project, an initiative intended to promote pedestrian mobility.<\/p>\n

Yet a tour of the neighborhoods surrounding BBVA Stadium, which will host World Cup matches next year, reveals a different reality. Streets are riddled with potholes, pedestrian crossings are dangerous, and there is a clear lack of infrastructure for alternative transportation, such as cycling.<\/p>\n

Monterrey and its metropolitan area are grappling with deep mobility challenges. What began as a series of issues has escalated into a full-blown crisis, now ranking as the top concern for residents in local polls. As one of Mexico\u2019s three host cities for next year\u2019s FIFA World Cup, authorities are racing to complete a massive infrastructure overhaul ahead of the tournament.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think they\u2019re making arrangements for the World Cup,\u201d said Angel Mario Ochoa, a 66-year-old lifelong resident of Guadalupe. He told Anadolu that for more than three years, neighbors had demanded the municipality fix the potholes, only to be ignored. Three months ago, he finally saw the street repairs begin.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are going to fix everything to a world-class standard: streetlights, signage, sidewalks, pothole repairs, paving, security, public transport, buses, and the metro,\u201d said Nuevo Leon Governor Samuel Garcia during an event promoting the Green Corridor in Guadalupe.<\/p>\n

Garcia emphasized that the infrastructure improvements would remain for residents long after the tournament\u2019s 40-day run. \u201cI envision a beautiful Guadalupe to show off to the world,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

However, as residents struggle with long commutes and unreliable transit, activists and experts are sounding the alarm. They warn that the costly infrastructure push is poorly conceived, ignores local needs, and is causing environmental damage in several areas.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe rush for the World Cup and the pressure to \u2018beautify\u2019 the city is so great that they are bypassing every possible environmental law,\u201d said Andrea Villarreal, an environmental defender.<\/p>\n

Monorail along the Santa Catarina River<\/b><\/p>\n

Of the 34 World Cup-related projects in Nuevo Leon, the new metro Lines 4 and 6 are the most striking. The government says the monorail will be the continent\u2019s largest, extending the network from 38 to more than 80 kilometers (84.5 miles).<\/p>\n

But as construction advances, financial overruns and rushed decision-making are raising concerns.<\/p>\n

In October, local newspaper El Norte reported that construction of Line 4 damaged the drainage system on Constitucion Avenue, which runs alongside the Santa Catarina River. More than seven concrete pillars pierced the drainage duct, blocking water flow.<\/p>\n

The collective Un Rio en el Rio (A river within the river) has been defending the river since 2023. That year, the city began clearing vegetation from the riverbed \u2014 officially to control flooding, though activists said the work conveniently aligned with plans for an elevated viaduct.<\/p>\n

Vianney Lopez, a 23-year-old chemical engineering student, agrees the city urgently needs accessible transit but opposes the current approach. During a river walk organized by Un Rio en el Rio, Lopez stressed the importance of reconnecting residents with the waterway.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople need to realize that it is more than just a space for a bridge to pass over,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The collective has revealed that construction on Line 4 began without the required environmental impact assessment. The lines are being built by the Chinese-Portuguese consortium Mota-Engil, the same company behind the Maya Train, a project criticized for its environmental impact.<\/p>\n

Activists say rubble has been dumped in the area, warning that the lack of cleanup threatens the river\u2019s biodiversity and natural flow, especially during the rainy season. Nuevo Leon\u2019s Secretariat of the Environment did not respond to repeated requests for comment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe failure to plan these projects in an integral, transparent way \u2014 with enough time and public consensus \u2014 means they are being built fast and badly. This isn\u2019t because they want to meet people\u2019s needs quickly, but because they want them finished for the World Cup,\u201d Villarreal said.<\/p>\n

While some groups acknowledge the government\u2019s investment in public transport, many question whether funds are being directed toward real needs. President Claudia Sheinbaum said in early November that the federal government will support each host city with up to 2 billion pesos ($80 million) to boost public transport ahead of the event.<\/p>\n

Luis Avila, director of Como Vamos \u2014 a citizen platform made up of social, academic, and business organizations \u2014 questioned whether new metro lines are the answer.<\/p>\n

\u201cCurrently, the metro doesn\u2019t move many people. Only about 1% of the population use it as their primary mode of transport, and 17% use it as a connecting service,\u201d he said. \u201cUnlike the bus, which is used by 50% of the population.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sprawling city, broken transit<\/b><\/p>\n

More than 5 million people live in Nuevo Leon, with nearly 90% concentrated in the metropolitan area. Roberto Ponce, an urban planning expert at private research university Tec de Monterrey, said the region\u2019s urban footprint continues to expand as population density falls, making efficient public transport harder to deliver.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn a city this spread out, you need more units and more frequency,\u201d he said. \u201cThat costs money, meaning your transport system is going to operate in the red.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since January, commuters have faced a 10-cent monthly fare increase, a measure set to run through August 2026 to keep the system financially viable.<\/p>\n

Garcia has also announced plans to deploy 4,000 new buses. Avila noted that while the fleet grew from 2,350 buses at the start of the administration to 4,333 in 2024, \u201cdespite the announcements, only 50 more were added\u201d in 2025. Nuevo Leon\u2019s Secretariat of Transport did not respond to multiple requests for comment.<\/p>\n

Fernando Rodriguez, 36, knows the strain firsthand. He used to leave two hours early for his security job, and the return trip was just as long. If there was an accident, the commute could stretch to nearly three hours. Once he saved enough money, he bought a car.<\/p>\n

Data from Como Vamos shows travel times have increased since 2021. By 2024, bus users were spending nearly three hours commuting daily, compared with 1 hour and 13 minutes for drivers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s the point of a new bus if you have to wait 31 minutes on the sidewalk to catch it? Especially when that sidewalk is in terrible condition and hard to reach in the first place,\u201d said David Pulido, a member of Pueblo Bicicletero, a group promoting sustainable mobility.<\/p>\n

Pulido argued that the government has failed to invest in essential infrastructure for walking and cycling, and other forms of alternative transport, despite requirements under the Mobility Law.<\/p>\n

\u201cI challenge anyone to name a single public transport stop… where you can actually get there safely walking or cycling,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

While the government is advancing projects under the slogan \u201con time and in proper form,\u201d doubts persist about readiness for the playoff matches in March. Mobility activist Miriam Torres questioned whether the deadlines will be met and suspects visitors will resort to ride-hailing apps.<\/p>\n

Garcia has suggested declaring match days official holidays to ease traffic.<\/p>\n

Torres acknowledged the intense scrutiny of hosting a World Cup, but questioned the government\u2019s priorities.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think we are catering to the wrong audience,\u201d she said. \u201cWe want to claim the medal for doing something extraordinary, when we still lack the most ordinary things.\u201d<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Lesotho<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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