Work on infrastructure for Mérida’s new electric “trams,” as well as other major projects, is well underway.
But many Meridanos have noted the lack of trees on major projects like the under-construction Ie-Tram network, La Plancha Park, and the Gastronomic Corridor on Calle 47.
However, municipal authorities have reassured the project that ample vegetation and tree cover will accompany all of these projects when complete.
For example, Parque La Plancha’s, general design remains basically the same as when it was confirmed in 2022. Authorities have made a point of signaling that the area will have plenty of vegetation and will not turn out to be a concrete jungle.
“One of the things that make our city so lovely is how green it is, and it’s vital that our new grand park reflects this as well,” said Mérida Mayor Renán Barrera.
Along the Ie-tram network, a small percentage of existing trees have been salvaged, though workers can be seen planting new ones.
The new Ie-Tram vehicles will run along one-way dedicated stretches of road to avoid traffic and make commuting times considerably shorter.
These electric vehicles will run roughly 100 kilometers, connecting Mérida, Uman, and Kanasín.
Within Mérida, the new transit network will run along three main arteries to the north, southeast, and southwest.
The central hub for the Ie-Tram is to be located within the also-under-construction Parque La Plancha, which will connect Mérida with the Tren Maya station near Hacienda Teya.
