Cycling in Mexico City
Photo: Marilú López, Secretaría de Turismo del Gobierno de la Ciudad de México, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
'' improved greatly in the early 21st century with constant expansion and improvement of infrastructure and government programs to promote cycling in the city. The city's goals are to improve mobility in the city and to improve air quality by reducing the reliance on automobiles and buses. Improving the fitness of city residents is an added benefit as is providing recreational opportunities that will attract visitors.
The city government publishes a guidebook for cyclists, available for free download: CDMX Cyclist Guide.
Bike infrastructureMore than 90 bike rental stations are scattered around the city, particularly in popular downtown tourist areas such as the Centro Historico, Zona Rosa, Chapultepec, and Coyoacan.
Integrating bikes and urban transitBuses in Mexico City do not have bike racks and bikes are difficult to carry on public transit. Folding bikes are always allowed on all trains and buses.
RoutesMexico City has one of the best bike route networks in North America. Some routes pass through parks, particularly Chapultepe Park while many are dedicated bike lanes along major thoroughfares.
EventsThe CDMX government promotes cycling with a number of events and special rides to encourage people to ride bikes. Information is on the Muevete en Bici web page.
Stay safeBike riders need to be alert for dangers because traffic is very heavy in most of the city. Additionally, pedestrians often step into bike lanes and cars frequently park with little regard for parking regulations.
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Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Cycling in Mexico City" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Marilú López, Secretaría de Turismo del Gobierno de la Ciudad de México, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons