The Guadalajara Macrobus, renamed "Mi Macro Calzada" starting in 2022, celebrates 16 years of service providing mobility to public transport users. Inaugurated on March 10, 2009, during the state administration of Emilio González Márquez, the Macrobus became the first line of the city's rapid transit system, also known as Metrobús.
Originally conceived to streamline the Calzada Independencia, which prior to its implementation was saturated by nearly 130 bus routes, the Macrobus aimed to address traffic congestion and pollution issues in the city. This led to the creation of this line, which was initially called "Macrobus." With the advent of the Metrobús, some bus routes disappeared and others were modified in their trajectories.
Part of the Jalisco Government's project to establish a comprehensive public transport model, "Mi Macro Calzada" forms a crucial link in the transport network, along with the line "Mi Macro Periférico" which began operations in 2022. According to data from the Jalisco Institute of Statistical and Geographic Information, during the first half of 2024, "Mi Macro Calzada" transported more than 77 million users along its 27 stations from Mirador de Huentitán to the "Las Juntas" area in Tlaquepaque.
Despite efforts to improve mobility, a survey conducted in 2023 revealed that users have experienced inconveniences with the service. Flooding during the rainy season, thefts in the stations, and lack of frequency of the units have negatively impacted the perception of the effectiveness of "Mi Macro Calzada." Although the Jalisco Government allocated resources to improve infrastructure and security, users continue to express discontent, pointing out that the conditions of the stations and units are unsatisfactory and that service is interrupted during rain. User satisfaction with "Mi Macro Calzada" is below that of other means of transportation in the area, indicating the need for continuous improvements to meet citizens' demands.
