The article discusses the Hoy No Circula vehicle restriction in Mexico City and neighboring municipalities for February 28, aimed at reducing air pollution and improving environmental quality.
The article informs readers about the Hoy No Circula program that will be in effect on Saturday, February 28 in Mexico City (CDMX) and the adjacent municipalities in the State of Mexico (Edomex). This vehicular restriction, which operates from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, is enforced to mitigate air pollution and enhance environmental quality in the Valley of Mexico metropolitan area. Residents are reminded to plan their transportation needs accordingly, especially with the upcoming event featuring Shakira in the Zócalo, where public transport options may be limited due to ongoing renovations on the Line 2 metro service.
On this specific Saturday, vehicles with a hologram 1 and license plate numbers ending in even digits, specifically 2, 4, 6, 8, 7, and 0, are prohibited from circulating. Furthermore, cars with hologram 2 will also face restrictions, independent of the last digit on their plates. The implementation of these restrictions is critical as it aims to curb vehicular emissions during peak times, thereby addressing the persistent issue of air quality in one of the most populated urban areas in the world.
Failure to comply with the Hoy No Circula regulations could result in fines for drivers in the 16 boroughs of Mexico City and the 18 municipalities of the State of Mexico. This program illustrates the government’s ongoing efforts to balance urban mobility needs with public health objectives, as it tries to find solutions to improve air quality while accommodating major public events and daily transportation demands.
