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Dec

How Sustainable Transport Systems are Gaining Momentum in Cali, Colombia

by Andrés Jara-Moreno

Since Cali's Bus Rapid Transit system opened in 2009, public transport has become more efficient and enjoyable for travellers in Colombia's third-largest city. And further developments are underway to make the city more liveable for citizens and visitors. Read more

Jun

WikiCity Bogotá: How Citizens can Improve Road Safety Conditions

Categories: Community, Latin America, People

Tags: Bogota, cc, wikicity

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by Andrés Jara-Moreno

Solidarity is the principle behind a recent community project seen in Bogotá, with a group of graduated students showing how civil society can help to improve road safety conditions, especially when there's lack of strong and committed public institutions. Read more

May

Bogotá’s Opportunity for Integrating its Informal Pedicab Network

Categories: Latin America, Public Transport, Transport

Tags: cc, pedicabs

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by Andrés Jara-Moreno

Pedicabs are fast becoming a genuine transport alternative in many cities, with a recent study concluding they promote public transportation systems while reducing private motorization. But what can Bogotá do to better integrate its informal pedicab network with its formal public transport network? Read more

Mar

Has Bogotá’s TransMilenio Become a Victim of its Own Success?

Categories: Latin America, Public Transport, Transport

Tags: Bogota, BRT, cc, transmilenio

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by Andrés Jara-Moreno

TransMilenio's demand has risen faster than its own capacity in recent years. For that reason, the level of use at stations and on buses, mostly during rush hour, is going up, and plans to alleviate this are delayed. What next for Bogotá's supposedly world-leading public transport? Read more

Feb

How Bogotá Inspired Sustainable Cities Across the Globe

Categories: Latin America, Public Transport, Transport

Tags: Bogota, BRT, cc, Guangzhou, New York City

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by Andrés Jara-Moreno

Bogotá was once seen as the world-famous capital of narcotraffic and guerrillas. However, all that has now changed, with Colombia's largest city receiving visits by politicians and planners from across the globe looking to develop sustainable transport and public space projects in their own cities. Read more