What it does
GO2 Santa Fe is a new elevated trolleybus route that provides an affordable, equitable, and reliable transportation option for commuting to and from Mexico City’s Santa Fe district. The project reduces commute times by up to 50 minutes.
Your inspiration
This initiative was born from my own struggles as a student commuting daily to Santa Fe to pursue my master’s degree at Tec de Monterrey. The exhausting journeys, marked by overcrowded buses and unpredictable delays, revealed firsthand the urgent need for equitable mobility solutions. This project is driven by the urgency to provide a transport to the people who comuttes Santa Fe (students, workers or inhabitants). It’s not just about transportation—it’s about dignity, opportunity, and ensuring that no one is left behind in the pursuit of a better future.
How it works
The GO2 Santa Fe project leverages the proven concept of elevated trolleybus systems, a model already operational in twelve government-funded lines across Mexico City. *Route Design & Connectivity: The route is 18-kilometer and was designed to align with major avenues and key commuter hubs along daily travel corridors. It was design for Multimodal connectivity. It stretchs from Buenavista Station in the downtown to La Mexicana Park in Santa Fe. *Vehicle Specifications: Articulated electric trolleybuses (18 meters in length) with a capacity for 142 passengers per unit. Designed for inclusivity, each vehicle includes: Priority seating for seniors, pregnant individuals, and people with disabilities, it has wheelchair-accessible ramps and securement areas.
Design process
1. Problem Identification & Scope Definition Criteria: *Select a high-impact urban issue directly experienced by the designer (e.g., inefficient transit). *Focus on challenges affecting large populations with proven demand to ensure affordability and scalability. *Prioritize solutions that tangibly improve quality of life. 2. Route Design & Intermodal Integration Key Actions: *Strategically map the corridor to connect major activity hubs in western Mexico City (e.g., business districts, universities). *Optimize intermodal connectivity with existing transit networks (metro, buses, bike-sharing). *Use geospatial analysis to balance coverage, efficiency, and population density. 3. Transport System Evaluation & Selection Comparative Analysis: Five systems were assessed for technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability: Trolleybus (electric, elevated) BRT (bus rapid transit) Suburban Train Aerial Cable Car Conventional Bus *Outcome: The elevated trolleybus emerged as the optimal solution due to: Lower infrastructure costs vs. rail systems. Zero emissions and energy efficiency. Scalability for high-demand corridors.
How it is different
1. Sustainable Financing Model (through alliances among private-public segments) 2. Advanced Operational Technology Contrast with Existing Systems While traditional trolleybus routes depend on basic infrastructure, GO2 Santa Fe combines smart urban design (revenue-sharing stations) and cutting-edge technology (SCADA integration) to set a new standard for sustainable, self-sufficient transit in Mexico City.
Future plans
1. Demand Analysis & Feasibility Assessment Conduct a comprehensive demand study to quantify ridership projections, peak-hour traffic, and user demographics. 2. Government Engagement & Approval Present findings to the Head of Government of Mexico City and relevant agencies (e.g., SEMOVI, SEDEMA). 3. Stakeholder Collaboration & Investment: Private sector, Financial institutions, Academia & NGOs. Establish a multidisciplinary consortium to oversee funding, construction, and operations.
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