Laura Ballesteros

Laura Ballesteros is a transformative force in Mexico's urban mobility landscape, combining political acumen with sustainable development expertise across a 15-year career in public and private sectors. As Mexico City's Undersecretary of Mobility (2015-2017), she pioneered groundbreaking initiatives including Latin America's first regulation of ride-hailing platforms and innovative parking policies limiting car spaces in new buildings. Her legislative impact was most notable during her 2012-2015 term as Congresswoman, where she authored the revolutionary Mobility Law that established mobility as a social right and prioritized vulnerable road users. Her implementation of Vision Zero philosophy led to significant safety improvements, including an 18% reduction in road fatalities through speed limit reforms and infrastructure improvements. Currently serving as a substitute Senator in the Mexican Congress (2018-2024), she continues to champion sustainable urban mobility and road safety initiatives. Her academic foundation includes a bachelor's in Policy Science from Tec de Monterrey and a master's in Strategic Management and Innovation from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and University Carlos III Madrid. As Executive Secretary of Mujeres en Movimiento, she advocates for gender-sensitive mobility planning and female leadership in transportation policy, while her electro-mobility strategy and sustainable transport initiatives continue to shape Mexico's urban future.