1. Vehicle Restrictions: The city has established a program called "Hoy No Circula" (No Driving Today), which restricts vehicles based on their license plate numbers from circulating on certain days of the week.
2. Public Transportation Expansion: Mexico City has made significant investments in its public transportation system, including expanding the metro, bus lines, and bike-sharing programs.
3. Emission Standards: The government has introduced stricter emission standards for vehicles and industries, leading to the phase-out of older, highly polluting vehicles.
4. Industrial Measures: Regulations have been introduced to reduce emissions from factories and power plants, including the use of cleaner technologies and strict monitoring of compliance.
5. Environmental Audits: Businesses and industries are required to undergo regular environmental audits to ensure they adhere to emission standards.
6. Green Spaces: Mexico City has invested in creating and expanding green spaces, parks, and gardens to improve air quality by absorbing pollutants and reducing the urban heat island effect.
7. Wood-Burning Restrictions: The authorities have restricted the use of wood-burning stoves and fireplaces within the city to minimize particulate matter pollution.
8. Clean Fuel Programs: Efforts have been made to transition vehicles to cleaner fuels, such as natural gas and electricity, through incentives and regulations.
9. Car-Sharing Incentives: Programs have been introduced to promote car-sharing, ridesharing, and the use of alternative transportation modes.
10. Public Awareness Campaigns: Educational campaigns focusing on air pollution dangers and promoting behavioral changes, such as avoiding driving alone and practicing waste reduction, have been launched.
11. Smog Alert System: In cases of severe air pollution episodes, Mexico City may activate a smog alert, which restricts certain activities and requires additional vehicle restrictions.
12. Building Energy Efficiency: Energy-efficient building codes and standards have been adopted to reduce pollution stemming from energy consumption.
These measures reflect Mexico City's commitment to improving air quality for its residents and reducing the environmental impact of urbanization. While challenges remain, these actions demonstrate a holistic approach to addressing the city's complex air pollution issues.
