Core area “Climate and energy, just transition” Fostering a sustainable economy and advancing the transformation of transport systems

Sustainable mobility

Roughly a quarter of Mexico’s greenhouse gas emissions are caused by the transport sector. In addition, the number of cars per head of the population is continuously growing. In urban areas, where about 80 per cent of the population lives, the number of vehicles on the road and the resulting air pollution are particularly high. In order to slow down this trend, the country needs a high-grade public transport system as an attractive alternative to cars.

Under the framework of Financial Cooperation, KfW Development Bank is therefore supporting the expansion of public transport and the transition of the transport sector to environmentally friendly vehicles. As part of Technical Cooperation, GIZ is supporting the efforts of policymakers and public sector officials at the national, regional and municipal levels to elaborate intelligent, efficient, socially compatible and inclusive mobility solutions.

This includes the development of demonstration projects in the public transport sector as well as pilot projects for the implementation of infrastructure schemes for sustainable and inclusive mobility in Mexican cities and federal states. The solutions currently being trialled include using electric buses and expanding charging infrastructure. All of this is being accompanied by measures to improve accessibility or to make public transport safer for women and vulnerable groups.