The Mexican Safe Mobility Coalition, along with the Global Health Advocacy Incubator’s (GHAI) Road Safety team, gathered in Morelia, Mexico for the Second Encounter of the Safe Mobility Coalition uniting the coalition's members and partners. It was a powerful demonstration of collaboration and dedication to advancing road safety policies in Mexico. With over 400 participants representing 27 of Mexico's 32 states, there was a significant 400% increase in attendance compared to last year, showcasing the growing momentum and commitment to saving lives on Mexico’s roads.
Expanding Reach and Impact
A key achievement of the gathering was the establishment of the Tabasco state chapter, bringing the Coalition closer to a national presence across all states. In addition, clear commitments during the meeting to pass legislation from influential states like San Luis Potosí will help move Mexico towards meeting World Health Organization global best practices in key road safety areas such as speed, drink-driving and helmet use.
Over 400 participants listened to advocacy experiences and technical expertise on driving safer mobility policies across Mexico.
Building a Sustainable Future
The Morelia municipal government co-sponsored the event, providing the venue and supporting logistics. Their commitment demonstrates growing local engagement and ensures broader diversification of resources among advocates. Additionally, the Coalition secured two valuable anonymous donations, further strengthening its financial independence.
The success of this year's meeting has already generated interest from four states eager to host next year's event, helping to ensure the Coalition's long-term continuity and impact. This momentum reflects the Coalition's strong commitment to reducing road crashes and saving lives, supported by GHAI's ongoing partnership to strengthen its institutional identity, communications and advocacy capacity. Through this collaboration, the Coalition has been well-positioned to advance key road safety initiatives, including support for the General Law on Mobility and Road Safety and Puebla's road safety law, which Mexico’s Supreme Court reviewed and upheld.
Technical Excellence and Collaborative Strength
Civil society members have strengthened their expertise in road safety. Federal stakeholders publicly recognized this expertise, encouraging state and municipal public servants to embrace it. This empowers the civil societies GHAI supports to lead capacity-strengthening sessions and guide the Coalition’s advocacy efforts toward shared strategic goals focused on road safety policies.
The event also fostered meaningful collaboration across government, civil society and other stakeholders through a series of capacity-strengthening activities. There was a panel on communications and a specialized breathalyzer training for officials and civil society, enhancing collective capacity. A training session on law implementation was delivered to 45 police officers, further highlighting coordinated efforts.
The event garnered significant media coverage, including national television and a live digital broadcast, amplifying strategic messages to a broader audience nationwide, alongside a strong social media presence.
Together with a dedicated coalition of civil society organizations, GHAI is helping to advance a stronger, more sustainable road safety movement in Mexico. We look forward to building on this progress when the Coalition convenes again in 2027.
The Mexican Safe Mobility Coalition, along with the Global Health Advocacy Incubator’s (GHAI) Road Safety team, gathered in Morelia, Mexico for the Second Encounter of the Safe Mobility Coalition uniting the coalition's members and partners. It was a powerful demonstration of collaboration and dedication to advancing road safety policies in Mexico. With over 400 participants representing 27 of Mexico's 32 states, there was a significant 400% increase in attendance compared to last year, showcasing the growing momentum and commitment to saving lives on Mexico’s roads.
