Mexico City, September 4, 2026 – In commemoration of the 57th anniversary of the Collective Transportation System (STC) Metro, legislators from the Mexico City Congress have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to its continued strengthening and modernization. This pledge underscores the Metro’s pivotal role as the essential backbone of mobility within the nation’s capital.
Legislators Highlight Metro’s Enduring Importance
During a regular session of the local Congress held this Thursday, the Board of Directors acknowledged – within the commemorations section – two distinct proposals from Deputies Miguel Ángel Macedo Escartín and Judith Vanegas Tapia. Both proposals served to mark the significant date in September 1969 when the Metro first opened its doors to the public.
Deputies Macedo Escartín and Vanegas Tapia, both representing the MORENA party, converged on the critical understanding that public transportation must embody safety, accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability. This is particularly crucial for the millions of citizens who rely on it daily. In separate statements, they emphasized that reflecting on the Metro’s historical journey provides a timely opportunity to underscore the persistent need for continuous investment in public infrastructure.
The Metro: More Than Just Infrastructure, A Social Program
From the rostrum of the Donceles Legislative Precinct, Deputy Macedo Escartín emphatically stated that the STC Metro represents not only the mobility backbone of Mexico City but also stands as the city’s most extensive social program. He recalled that it was on September 4, 1969, that the inaugural section of Line 1, connecting Zaragoza and Chapultepec, commenced operations. This momentous event marked a historic leap for the capital in redefining urban mobility.
Macedo Escartín further highlighted that since its inception, the Metro has been an integral part of the metropolis’s transformation, effectively linking homes with educational institutions, workplaces, and public spaces. This connectivity has been instrumental in guaranteeing the right to mobility for millions of residents and visitors alike.
“The Metro is not merely infrastructure. It is, in practice, the largest social program in our city, because its service is subsidized and allows millions of people to travel daily at an affordable cost; without their economic condition being a barrier to studying, working, seeking medical attention, or carrying out their daily activities,” he articulated.
He also underscored that this transportation system is deeply embedded in the city’s identity and living history, manifested through its stations, iconography, cultural spaces, and the daily dedication of its workers, whose efforts resonate across generations.
The representative acknowledged the substantial investment directed towards the Metro during the current capital administration, led by Head of Government Clara Brugada Molina. He stressed that this administration has prioritized the Metro’s modernization, maintenance, and overall strengthening, which will be crucial in consolidating accessible, safe, and sustainable public mobility.
“From this Congress, we must continue to support efforts to strengthen the Metro. Because investing in the Metro is investing in people; it is investing in safer, more efficient, more accessible, and more sustainable mobility,” concluded Miguel Ángel Macedo Escartín.
Demographic Growth and the Need for Sustained Investment
Concurrently, Deputy Judith Vanegas, in her prepared remarks, asserted that the capital’s demographic and urban expansion necessitated the development of a mass transportation system capable of moving millions of people. She further posited that the STC Metro is a monumental undertaking that fundamentally transformed urban mobility in the city, becoming one of the primary modes of public transport since its inauguration.
“More than five decades later, mobility continues to be one of the main metropolitan challenges. Public transport must be safe, accessible, efficient, and sustainable, especially for those who depend on it daily,” she emphasized.
The MORENA legislator highlighted that reflecting on the Metro’s history allows for a deeper consideration of the imperative to invest permanently in public infrastructure. She added that a city that ensures dignified mobility for its population simultaneously fosters improved conditions for access to employment, education, and essential services.
The commitment from the Mexico City Congress signals a continued focus on enhancing one of the city’s most vital public services, ensuring it remains a cornerstone of urban life for future generations.
Source: https://www.congresocdmx.gob.mx/comsoc-metro-columna-vertebral-movilidad-ciudad-mexico-7825-1.html
