Mexico City Metro

The rapid transport system known as the Mexico City Metro serves the Mexico City metropolitan region, which includes a few communities in Mexico State. It is the second-largest metro system in North America, behind the New York City Subway, and is run by the Sistema de Transporte Colectivo (STC). The system carried 1.655 billion passengers in 2019, ranking eighth in the world for ridership.

The first STC Metro line opened to the public on September 4, 1969, and it was 12.7 kilometers (7.9 mi) long with 16 stations. Since then, the system has grown in a succession of fits and starts. There are 12 lines in the system as of 2015, covering 195 stations across a distance of 226.49 kilometers (140.73 miles). There are ten rubber-tired lines. They employ pneumatic traction instead of conventional steel wheels because it is quieter and runs more smoothly on Mexico City's uneven soils. The 1985 earthquake in Mexico City had little effect on the system.

In the latter half of the 20th century, Mexico City experienced severe problems with its public transportation system due to clogged main thoroughfares and highways, particularly in the downtown area, where 40% of all daily travels in the city were concentrated. This area was served by 65 of the 91 bus and electric transportation lines. The average speed was slower than the walking pace with 4,000 units in addition to 150,000 personal automobile peak hours.

Location: Mexico