There are techniques to accommodate uncertainty in policy analysis. Professionals need to be trained across disciplines. Mexico needs to build an adequate institutional framework for policy development and implementation . Environmental policies of different government sectors must be integrated, and environmental criteria are needed to guide the actions of different public agencies. Media play a critical role in raising environmental awareness .
Public education is important.
The roles of NGOs, the church, and the private sector can be more constructive. The link between air pollution and global environmental issues presents a strategic opportunity . Transportation policy is crucial for both. Win-win solutions can help decision makers overcome opposition to politically difficulty strategies. Regulatory strategies to reduce mobile-source emissions include technology mandates, regulation of land use and transportation infrastructure, and regulation of individual behavior.