Proposals for the electrification of vehicles through government incentives that promote investments from the private sector have positioned Colombia as one of the leading countries in the decarbonization of the vehicle fleet.
Specifically, Bogota received a new recognition at the International Mobility Awards in Madrid, Spain, obtaining the distinction for being the city that is promoting sustainable mobility the most.
The organization that presented the awards highlighted that, according to data and projects, it is evident that Bogota is leading electric mobility in Latin America, promoting the use of bicycles and an integrated public transport system that is accessible and adapted to the needs. All through its “Mobility Master Plan“.
The gala of this recognition was held at La Nave, the most important innovation center of the City Council of Madrid, Spain. The meeting was attended by institutional representatives, jurors, winners and representatives of organizations that are part of the Business Platform for Sustainable Mobility.
The system has made Bogota a world reference in the use of bicycles, not only for recreational purposes, but also as a means of transportation. All this is due to the fact that it has the largest network of bicycle routes in Latin America, with a total of 600 kilometers and 880,000 daily bicycle trips.
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Key Department
The Colombian capital’s Secretariat of Mobility has been key in driving sustainable initiatives. “We work continuously to promote the use and enjoyment of sustainable means of transportation, for a greener, more integrated and more accessible Bogota,” they point out from the institution.
Sara Aagesen, Secretary of State for Energy of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, highlighted the importance of the International Mobility Awards.
“Knowing good practices and success stories, and highlighting them, is essential to inspire others and, together, achieve the goals set in mobility.”
It should be noted that the members of the Business Platform for Sustainable Mobility were responsible for nominating Bogota for the International Award, one of its two special categories.
The other categories require prior submission of nominations by the entities or companies interested in participating.
The award obtained by Bogota is in addition to the ranking “Urban Mobility Readiness Index 2022“, which placed the capital of Colombia in 34th place in the ranking, for prioritizing the electrification of transportation, developing emission-free zones, investing in charging infrastructure and offering incentives for the acquisition of electric vehicles. In addition, they focus on the development of electric bus fleets.
The study conducted by the University of California at Berkeley and Oliver Wyman Forum took into account the sustainable mobility sub-index to measure regions’ efforts to shape a greener environment.
