The history of the noble bicycle in Yucatán celebrated with new exhibit
A new temporary exhibit delving into the history and cultural significance of bicycles in Yucatán has recently opened to the public.
The Yucatán state government publishes new traffic rules for cyclists
A new set of rules outlining the rights and obligations of cyclists in Yucatán has been published online. According to state authorities, the new rules are designed to protect the safety of cyclists, motorists and pedestrians alike. Under these new rules, cyclists are obliged to respect the indications of authorities such as traffic officers and…
Bike rights: New rules strip safety requirements for cyclists
Yucatán’s new transit rules have done away with requirements such as equipping bicycles with front-facing lights. The new ordinance also no longer demands that cyclists wear reflective vests. These changes come on the heels of several pro-cyclist initiatives championed by state and local governments, including Mérida’s controversial new bicycle lanes and special bridges which will…
Yucatán to help pay for bikes so more can enjoy the new paths
Mérida’s 45 miles of new bike paths are nearly complete, but one thing they’re missing is bikes. The occasional bicyclist seems to be enjoying the green-painted path on the Paseo de Montejo, but not on a large scale. The new bike paths carved out of the Prolongacíon have been overrun with cars, using the path…
Tourism official sues when parking spots at his hotel vanish
Jorge Carrillo Sáenz, president of the Yucatan Tourism Business Council (Cetur) and the Paseo de Montejo Foundation, filed a protective order with the court after two flower beds replaced street parking in front of his hotel. The cement islands, meant for greenery, demarcate bike lanes while preventing vehicles from serving guests by Hotel El Conquistador’s…
Joggers just love Mérida’s new bike path, but do they belong on it?
The new bike paths on the Paseo de Montejo are popular — with joggers. With no apparent prohibition against anyone out for a morning run, the narrow paths are being shared by both bicyclists and runners, many maskless. Traffic on the paths goes in both directions, so joggers and cyclists are often playing a game…
Mérida begins to clarify its plans for new lanes
Clarifying some confusing new lanes and symbols on the streets, Merida’s City Hall has placed a series of informational panels along Paseo de Montejo. The panels outline the three phases of construction and implementation of Mérida’s new bicycle lanes. During the first phase, which has already begun, the city has started to paint lanes and…
A confused public is driven mad by Mérida’s new bike lanes
Both business owners and drivers are frustrated with Merida’s new bicycle lanes. Part of the problem is not knowing the rules. State and local governments have been mostly silent on the specifics of the infrastructure plan. “We have only heard complaints about the new bicycle lanes. The government has imposed this decision on us, but…
45 miles of new bicycle lanes planned throughout Merida by March
Bike lanes will be carved into 72 kilometers / 45 miles of Merida’s streets, the Yucatan state government announced. The plans have been long-awaited by advocates of two-wheel transportation. Construction will begin in November and the lanes will be completed in March, according to the announcement. The coronavirus crisis accelerated the plan, state officials said….
Sportsman promotes sustainable bicycle tourism in flat, pedal-friendly Yucatán
A cyclist sees the area as a natural fit for bicycle tourism, and for promoting cycling as a way of life.
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