The Mexican capital plans to improve mobility to its major sports venues and invest in public works and infrastructure.
Mexico City, one of the cities hosting the 2026 World Cup across the North American continent, is investing in improving public transit and security in the city ahead of the event.
According to an article by Alex Vasquez in Bloomberg CityLab, the city is increasing its mobility budget by 186 percent compared to 2024 and could make a record-high investment in its subway system. “The public works budget will increase 12.5% to 13.5 billion pesos, and includes investments in the historic Tlalpan causeway to facilitate access to the games,” said finance minister Juan Pablo de Botton.
“The public works budget will also be spent on facilities known as ‘utopias,’ while the mobility budget also includes three additional Cablebus lines and a separate bus line.” The ‘utopias,’ public spaces that offer free amenities and activities in underserved communities, are the brainchild of Mexico City mayor Clara Brugada.
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