Mexico builds 200 kilometers of safe paths for women; investment reaches 3 billion pesos

The Mexican government and the State of Mexico have completed 200 kilometers of "Safe Paths" for women, a key component of the "Walk Freely, Walk Safely" initiative. This project, integrated into the broader Plan Oriente, represents an investment of 3 billion pesos (approximately $170 million USD) allocated from 2025 to 2028.

The primary objective of these Safe Paths is to bolster security for women, students, and users of public transportation. During 2025, the inaugural year of the project, 250 streets across 10 municipalities in the State of Mexico were improved. These enhancements included the rehabilitation of sidewalks, the installation of 6,930 LED streetlights, and the deployment of panic buttons.

Additionally, the initiative incorporated artistic elements to improve urban aesthetics and public spaces. Over 2,500 square meters were adorned with 52 murals. For 2026, an additional 600 million pesos were allocated to expand the "Walk Freely, Walk Safely" program, targeting an additional 300 kilometers of pathways across 194 roads in municipalities such as Chalco, Chicoloapan, Ecatepec, and Nezahualcóyotl.

Authorities stated, "The goal is for people to be able to travel in safer conditions with better-lit and more accessible public spaces." The Comprehensive Plan for the Eastern Zone of the State of Mexico is a joint federal and state strategy designed to reduce urban neglect and strengthen public safety and mobility.