Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Mexico City

Hikoa-Kun, a Japanese road safety mascot, via Mondo Mascots, Twitter

To Make Cities More Sustainable, Should We All Put On Mascot Costumes?

By Kea Wilson | Feb 9, 2023 | No Comments

A Maryland activist is poking fun at people who oppose sustainable transportation projects with the help of a human-sized insect costume — but he's far from the first mascot to cheer on the movement for people-oriented places.

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Mexico City, an Overlooked Sustainable Transportation Innovator

By Ruth Rosas | Mar 10, 2022 | No Comments

It's way past time for the urban planning world to stop overlooking the many successes of Latin American cities like Mexico City to find innovative ways to improve walking, biking, and transit.

Study: Driving to Save Time Just Slows Everyone Down

By Kea Wilson | Jul 6, 2021 | No Comments

Researchers have found that making driving more convenient ends up ensuring that a community will be choked by gridlock, and everyone will have a slower trip.

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Lessons on Building Bike Culture From Latin America

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 17, 2021 | No Comments

Latin American cities can provide insights on how to build bike culture. Mobility experts from Mexico City and Bogotá shared how their cities are creating a bike culture.

Goodbye. Photo: < href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/maelvillafranco/6984829386"> Ismael Villafranco

It’s Official: Mexico City Eliminates Mandatory Parking Minimums

By Angie Schmitt | Jul 19, 2017 | 12 Comments

The largest city in North America has done away with one of the biggest hidden subsidies for driving: minimum parking requirements. The new regulations will make housing more affordable, transit more convenient, and streets less congested.

Mexico City May Abolish Its Parking Minimums

By Angie Schmitt | Apr 12, 2017 | 3 Comments

Mexico City Mayor Miguel Mancera is pursuing a sweeping overhaul of the city's parking policy that's expected to do away with minimum parking requirements and generate revenue for transit and affordable housing. If enacted, the reforms could set an important precedent for cities in North and South America.

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