Cleaning Up Air Quality In Mexico City

Mexico City has long held the infamous title of having some of the worst air quality of the world's major cities

. This is due, in part, to its location in a valley surrounded by mountains. Smog goes up, but it is hard to get out. Today, things are beginning to change for this dynamic and historic city. A new mass transportation system is decreasing the reliance on personal pollution spewing vehicles. This year alone, Mexico has had 193 days of good air quality, an incredible leap from its low of only 8 days in 1991. This is great news not only for the residents of Mexico City but also for tourists who have avoided the sites of Mexico City out of fear for breathing bad air.

In November of 2010, Mexico City unveiled its new fleet of 30 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. These new buses, called the "Eco City Bus Vanguard" are 11 meters long with 290 horsepower and seats for 91 passengers. These buses, which have dedicated lanes and stations, adding to their efficiency and reliability, help to keep the people of Mexico moving without adding any more carbon to their already overloaded atmosphere. As a tourist, this means you can park your car and enjoy seeing the sites of Mexico City without having to worry about finding a parking spot.

Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard is behind much of the environmental movement here in Mexico City. He has helped to initiate the city's climate action program, which is the first of its kind in Latin America. Some of the alternative transportation initiatives he has helped implement include bike for hire stations. Next year 500 Nissan Leaf electric taxis will take to the streets to be followed by electric buses. While efforts have not made the air in Mexico City absolutely pristine, it is far better than it was just two decades ago. While Mexico City used to have some of the worst air quality in all of Latin America, today it does not even have the worst air quality in Mexico.

In a time when Mexico has gotten a lot of negative international press for drug violence, the press has virtually ignored the positive strides that Mexico has made in cleaning up its air quality. Mexico has made a real commitment to being a part of the solution and has vowed to make the climate change issue a top national priority. Perhaps this is why Cancun was chosen as the host city for the December 2010 Climate Change Summit, the COP 16.

Mexico City is a huge metropolis that has a lively culture all its own. Some of the highlights of Mexico City include the mysterious ruins of Teotihuacan, the National Palace in the center of the city, and museums such as the National Museum of Anthropology and the Museo del Templo Mayor, a museum hosting ancient ruins. The most visited and well-loved site in Mexico City is of course the Zocolo, which is one of the largest public plazas in the world. If you have been curious about visiting Mexico City, now is the time. Take advantage of Mexico City's new and improved air quality and spend some time exploring one of the world's most vibrant super cities.

by: Jim Labelle

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