The head of government, Clara Brugada, proposes the return of the permanent license in Mexico City, as long as a road redesign is carried out that favors the coexistence of pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, and cars. Mobility experts consider this scenario 'complicated', as it implies that all road users respect the Traffic Regulations.
In light of the reactivation of the permanent license, experts from Aleatica for Road Safety emphasize the need to implement this requirement, as well as to harmonize the federal Mobility Law with the local one, which has been pending in the capital congress without an approval date. To ensure good use of the permanent license, it is required that citizens respect the 'Mobility Pyramid' that prioritizes pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles.
The proposed road redesign includes the creation of safe crossings and traffic lights on conflict-prone roads, infrastructure for non-motorized vehicles like bike lanes, and greater availability of public transport in the Metropolitan Area of the Valley of Mexico. Sonia Aguilar from Global Alliance highlights the importance of rethinking cities to favor coexistence in shared spaces like streets.
In the context of the return of the permanent license, Bosco Martí from Fundación Aleatica suggests the possibility of implementing a 'points license' system in Mexico City to reduce traffic accidents. He emphasizes the effectiveness of this system and the need for offenders to be aware of the consequences of their actions. Martí also highlights the dialogue with the capital government to collaborate on road safety issues.
On the other hand, the harmonization of the Mobility Law between the federal and local levels in Mexico City is still pending. Patricia Urriza from the Mobility Commission in Congress points out that there is no defined date for this harmonization and that it is urgent to pressure the government to advance in this area. Urriza criticizes decisions made by the government that, in her view, do not prioritize the 'Mobility Pyramid', such as the implementation of the permanent license and infrastructure projects that favor the use of the car over other means of transport.
