Structural change in bogota's transportation systems: Public and non-motorized transportation priority and private car restrictions

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Abstract

Bogotá is developing an ambitious mobility strategy whose main objective is to initiate a structural change in transportation to improve livability and make the city more efficient and competitive. The strategy seeks transit priority, exploration of alternative transport modes and reduction of private automobile use. This paper summarizes some aspects of Bogotá's mobility strategy including the situation prior to its initiation, objectives and program formulation, resource mobilization, process description, goals achieved, sustainability, lessons learned and transferability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUrban Public Transportation Systems
Subtitle of host publicationEnsuring Sustainability Through Mass Transit - Proceedings of the Second International Conference
PublisherASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
Pages26-36
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)0784407177, 9780784407172
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
EventUrban Public Transportation Systems: Ensuring Sustainability Through Mass Transit - Proceedings of the Second International Conference - Alexandria, VA, United States
Duration: 14 Apr 200218 Apr 2002

Publication series

NameUrban Public Transportation Systems: Ensuring Sustainability Through Mass Transit - Proceedings of the Second International Conference

Conference

ConferenceUrban Public Transportation Systems: Ensuring Sustainability Through Mass Transit - Proceedings of the Second International Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAlexandria, VA
Period14/04/0218/04/02

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