Introduction of the Strategic Mobility Plan for Chetumal
Rafael Hernández Kotasek, the interim director of IMOVEQROO, announced that Chetumal, the state capital, will collectively build a modern, efficient, and accessible public transportation system. The Strategic Mobility Plan for Chetumal consists of four phases, beginning with a public consultation starting July 1st.
- Rafael Hernández Kotasek, interim director of IMOVEQROO, asserted that the capital will construct a modern, efficient, and accessible public transportation system with everyone’s participation.
- The Strategic Mobility Plan for Chetumal comprises four phases, starting with a public consultation from July 1st.
- Test units will be deployed in various Chetumal zones to evaluate distances, schedules, number of units, performance, etc.
Background on Mara Lezama and the Importance of the Initiative
Mara Lezama Espinosa, the governor of Quintana Roo, led the presentation of the Strategic Mobility Plan for Chetumal to address a historical backlog, resolve long-standing public demands, and elevate the status of the state capital. This initiative is part of the Nuevo Acuerdo por el Bienestar y Desarrollo de Quintana Roo, prioritizing improvements to the quality of life for Chetumaleños.
Governor Lezama emphasized that Chetumal must progress beyond being a transit city and adopt a modern, accessible public transportation system to strengthen urban mobility. She highlighted recent developments, including the Quintana Roo park, new hospitals, sports unit rehabilitation, public parks, and Calderitas tourism zone remodeling. These advancements necessitate additional public transportation alternatives for Chetumaleños.
Public Consultation and Plan Details
Hernández Kotasek explained that the plan integrates various transportation modes, offering Chetumaleños more options for free movement and tailored to their needs.
- Phase one involves a public consultation with 30 citizen participation boxes, 10 working tables, and a specialized mobility forum for one month.
- Users can participate via turutachetumal.com to decide the best mobility option.
IMoveQroo has conducted a detailed needs analysis of Chetumal’s population, the only Mexican capital without urban buses. The governor instructed a people-centric approach, focusing on genuine needs and long-term solutions.
Key Aspects of the New Transportation System
The new system aims to tackle core user issues: long wait times, outdated routes, lack of inter-colony connectivity, and high fares due to insufficient supply.
- Infrastructure conditions
- City-appropriate dimensions for Chetumal
- Operational performance and efficiency
Thorough studies ensure safe, comfortable, accessible, and urban-contextual bus units.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Strategic Mobility Plan for Chetumal? It’s a four-phase initiative to create a modern, efficient, and accessible public transportation system in Chetumal, addressing historical backlogs and public demands.
- Who led the plan’s presentation? Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa, with support from Rafael Hernández Kotasek, interim director of IMOVEQROO.
- What are the plan’s initial steps? A public consultation starting July 1st, involving citizen participation boxes, working tables, and an online forum.
- What problems will the new system address? Long wait times, outdated routes, poor inter-colony connectivity, and high fares due to insufficient bus supply.
