Background on the Comisión Ambiental de la Megalópolis (CAMe)
The Comisión Ambiental de la Megalópolis (CAMe) is a Mexican environmental agency responsible for monitoring and managing air quality in the greater Mexico City area. It plays a crucial role in implementing measures to mitigate pollution and protect public health.
Ozone Contingency Activated
Due to elevated ozone levels, CAMe activated Phase 1 of the environmental contingency for the Valley of Mexico. The decision was made after recording an ozone concentration of 159 parts per billion (ppb) at the Ajusco Medio (AJU) monitoring station, located in Tlalpan, Mexico City.
Double Hoy No Circula: Restrictions on Vehicle Movement
As part of the contingency measures, the Double Hoy No Circula program will be enforced on Saturday, April 26. The following vehicles are restricted from circulating between 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM:
- Private vehicles with verification hologram 2.
- Private vehicles with verification hologram 1, where the last numeric digit is 2, 4, 6, 8, or 0.
- Private vehicles with verification holograms 0 and 00, blue sticker, or license plates ending in 9 or 0.
- Vehicles without a verification hologram, such as old, demonstration, new vehicles, those with tourist passes, foreign plates, or license plates formed by letters, are subject to the same restrictions as vehicles with hologram 2.
- 50% restriction on LP gas delivery trucks without dry disconnect valves, with license plates ending in PAR.
- Local and federal freight vehicles are restricted from circulating between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, except those enrolled in the Mexico City or Edoméx self-regulation programs.
- Taxis with verification holograms “00”, “0”, “1”, or “2” face additional restrictions from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, in accordance with the previous restrictions.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Comisión Ambiental de la Megalópolis (CAMe)? CAMe is a Mexican environmental agency responsible for monitoring and managing air quality in the greater Mexico City area.
- What triggered the environmental contingency? The contingency was activated due to elevated ozone levels, with a concentration of 159 ppb recorded at the Ajusco Medio (AJU) monitoring station.
- What vehicles are restricted under the Double Hoy No Circula program? The restrictions apply to private vehicles with specific verification holograms, vehicles without holograms, LP gas delivery trucks, and certain freight vehicles.
- When does the Double Hoy No Circula program take effect? The program is implemented on Saturdays when air quality issues arise.
- What time period are the vehicle restrictions in effect? The restrictions are enforced from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Saturdays.
