The first No Car Day of 2018 gets underway in the Colombian capital on Thursday, and on the 18th anniversary of the alternative transport initiative.
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Bogotá inaugurates its world-class convention center Ágora
President Juan Manuel Santos and the CCB’s director Mónica de Greiff will inaugurate Ágora, a modern international convention center for the Colombian capital.
Bogotá to get more CCTV coverage announces Mayor Enrique Peñalosa
Bogotá mayor Enrique Peñalosa has announced more camera surveillance for the Colombian capital this year in an effort to combat street crime and vandalism in TransMilenio.
Battle for Alamos: Bogotá to overhaul its yard system
Having a vehicle towed to Alamos is a nightmare for Bogotanos. New measures by the mayoralty will free up congested yards and make it easier to get cars released.
TransMilenio along Séptima: A contentious debate for Bogotá residents
The planned expansion of TransMilenio along Bogotá’s Séptima has local residents protesting. Financing for this mega project has been approved by the City Council.
Bogotá’s Peñalosa ranked among “100 Most Influential Urbanists” by Planetizen
The Bogotá mayor Enrique Peñalosa has been named one of the most influential urbanists of all time by the academic resource group Planetizen.
Bogotanos score “negative” on security, reveals survey
A survey by the CCB, reveals that while homicides in Bogota? are decreasing and barrios becoming safer, citizens remain negative with security.
Editorial: “Thou shalt not steal”
Pope Francis’ recent trip of Colombia was marked by a huge outpouring of affection and millions of faithful attending religious services across the country. But will the message of reconciliation and anti-corruption hold?
The human “Cones” of Bogotá and a “Yellow Revolution”
The mayoralty is enacting Mockus-style tactics to clear Bogotá’s streets of potholes, illegal parking and cabbies with “altered” taximeters.
Bogotá’s Mayor Peñalosa proceeds with mega infrastructure despite recall threat
Mayor Peñalosa is advancing with mega public works projects, including the Transmicable, despite facing a recall of his four-year mandate.
Suspects in Colombia’s Andino attack could be militants of new terror group
The Attorney General’s Office confirms the existence of a new terrorist urban militia group, amidst end of the 53-year war against the FARC.
Bogotá introduces world’s first electric articulated bus
The Chinese built eBus Andino has joined the fleet of TransMilenio, and first all electric transport option for a city turning to green solutions.
A virtual journey to Bogotá’s “El Bronx” remains online
A year after Mayor Pen?alosa closed down this city’s most infamous district, El Bronx, Google Street View still offers a bizarre tour of one of its main crime-infested streets.
Obelisk to Colombia’s Independence commemorates ‘El Bronx’ infamy
Reed’s 19th century obelisk in honor of the Independence Martyrs was inaugurated on the first anniversary of the ‘El Bronx’ intervention.
Mayoralty releases back into the wild animals seized from traffickers in Bogotá
At a nature reserve in the Eastern plains, the mayoralty of Bogotá released 408 animals after years of being held captive in the Colombian capital.
ELN guerrillas claim responsibility for La Macarena bombing
The Colombian government called the bombing an act of terrorism and said it has put current peace talks with ELN at risk.