The Mexican Speed Bump Is Bad for the Environment Mexico News Daily
go to original February 29, 2016

Ok, well this sign was altered a bit (for laughs) but you get the idea. (RoamingAroundTheWorld.com)

The oft-reviled tope, the ubiquitous Mexican speed bump, has been a source of agitation for many a driver, not only for inconvenience but for the damage it can do to a vehicle, particularly at night.

Many are unmarked and represent a dangerous hazard for the unwitting motorist — but there’s worse: they represent as well a hazard to the environment.

The Sciences Secretariat of the Mexico City government has warned that 80% of the city’s topes should be removed as a means to address atmospheric pollution. Secretary René Drucker said it was even more important this year given that more environmental warnings are anticipated.

There is even a study that offers some details about the tope’s contribution to pollution. “Every time a vehicle brakes and then accelerates [for a tope],” he said, “it emits nine times more pollution in the form of particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, contributing to the formation of ozone.”

Given that Mexico City has an estimated 30,000 such speed bumps, the effects could be considerable.

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