Regional cooperation drives urban mobility planning in Mexico and Colombia

Urban mobility and planning discussions are increasingly emphasizing regional cooperation over isolated municipal management. In Guadalajara, Mexico, the International Mobility Congress highlighted the necessity of viewing territory as a system where land use, infrastructure, and displacement are interconnected. Patricia Martínez Barba of Imeplan noted that mobility policy must function as land policy, creating flexible systems that allow for adjustments as urban conditions change.

The congress also marked the conclusion of a technical cooperation cycle between the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area and the European Union, aimed at developing metropolitan planning instruments.

Similarly, in the Valle de Aburrá region of Colombia, local leaders are advocating for integrated solutions to address congestion and urban development. The construction of the Mayorca road interchange, a project costing approximately 58.7 billion pesos involving Sabaneta and Envigado, serves as a model for regional intervention. The project aims to benefit 560,000 people by addressing vehicular congestion while incorporating sidewalks, bike lanes, and public spaces, illustrating that mobility challenges transcend administrative borders.