Governor Pablo Lemus of Jalisco inaugurated Line 5 on June 4, 2026 [1], linking Guadalajara's city center with the international airport.
The project aims to modernize public transport by reducing traffic congestion and pollution in one of Mexico's most populous metropolitan areas. By utilizing electric vehicles, the state intends to lower the environmental impact of commuter travel between the airport and the urban core.
The new rapid transit line utilizes a fleet of 41 electric buses [2]. The route connects the city center at Periférico with the Guadalajara International Airport, passing through the municipalities of Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, and Tlajomulco [3].
Lemus said the project is part of a broader effort to improve the urban landscape. "Estamos haciendo una limpieza también de la contaminación visual ..." (We are also doing a cleaning of visual pollution), Lemus said [4].
The infrastructure is designed to provide a direct, sustainable link for travelers and residents. Lemus said, "La línea 5 conectará Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque y Tlajomulco" [5].
This expansion of the transit network follows previous testing phases conducted in May to ensure operational readiness before the official launch [6]. The integration of these four municipalities into a single electric corridor is intended to streamline movement across the metropolitan region.
“The new rapid transit line utilizes a fleet of 41 electric buses.”
The launch of Line 5 represents a strategic shift toward electric mobility in Jalisco's infrastructure. By connecting four major municipalities and the international airport with a zero-emission fleet, the government is attempting to decouple urban growth from increased carbon emissions and traffic gridlock.
