The government of the State of Mexico will invest over MX$113 million (US$6.3 million) to construct four new bike lanes and six safe crossings in high-traffic areas, as well as to rehabilitate and maintain existing cycling infrastructure. The new urban infrastructure aims to improve conditions for non-motorized transport users and pedestrians, as the state falls behind other cities in the country with more developed urban infrastructure.
The State of Mexico’s investment will be managed through the Trust for the Mobility of Cyclists and Pedestrians (FIMOCYT), with 60% of the budget dedicated to infrastructure and maintenance, while the remaining 40% is allocated to road safety awareness and enforcement.
In the initial phase, new bike lanes will be built in Tlalnepantla, Nezahualcoyotl, Toluca, and Jilotepec. Additionally, six safe crossings will be implemented to address high-risk intersections, specifically one in Ecatepec, two in Tlalnepantla, two in Toluca, and one in Nezahualcoyotl. The project aims to improve urban connectivity and safety for non-motorized transport users in the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico.
The maintenance portion of the program includes the rehabilitation of existing lanes on Avenida Central, stretching from the Nezahualcoyotl metro station to the Plaza Aragon station. Work will also be carried out on Gobernadora Avenue and Calzada de la Viga Avenue in Ecatepec. In San Mateo Atenco, the project covers the stretch of Avenida Benito Juarez between Solidaridad Las Torres Avenue and Calle Francisco I. Madero, while additional sections in Nezahualcoyotl from Nezahualcoyotl Avenue to Ciudad Jardin Circuit will also receive upgrades.
Guadalajara Leads Bike-Friendly Index
According to the Copenhagenize Index 2025, which ranks the most bike-friendly cities in the world, Guadalajara is Latin America’s fourth city with the best conditions for bicycle users. The city ranked 73 in the global index, placing it as the highest-ranked city in Mexico, ahead of Mexico City at 81st, Leon, Guanajuato at 91st, and Aguascalientes at 96. Regionally, Guadalajara outperformed major capitals such as Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile, trailing only Niteroi, Bogota, and Fortaleza.
The index evaluates cities across three fundamental pillars: institutional framework, infrastructure connection, and usage. Saúl González, Director of Mobility and Transportation, Guadalajara, noted that from January to November 2025, the city recorded over 1.4 million bicycle trips. He explained that the criteria for evaluation include the public policies and regulations in place to promote cycling, the availability and connectivity of bike lanes, and the total number of people who utilize the bicycle as their primary mode of transport.
The report highlights that while Guadalajara scored 54.3 points in Policy and Support, it faces ongoing challenges in Infrastructure Connection, with 30.6 points and Usage and Reach with 26.6 points. To maintain its regional standing, local authorities emphasize the need for an equitable distribution of public space and the continued expansion of digital tools that facilitate safe route planning. “Cycling needs to be developed and encouraged, as it only needs low investments that also benefit pedestrians, local urbanism, shops, restaurants, communities and social development. It would be worth it in Mexico and Latin America. Furthermore, electric bikes are now more comfortable and more affordable, thus lowering potential entry barriers like distance and health conditions,” noted Olivier Bouvet, Transformation Experience Officer, ADO Mobility.
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