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Bogotá’s high-flying public transportation with TransMiCable
Bogotá has caught on to aerial public transport with its TransMiCable, joining Medellin as the pioneer in South America.
Bogotá gets e-Bike sharing venture with backing from electric utility CODENSA
Bogotanos will now be able to pedal to work with ease with the launch of the city’s first e-Bike sharing venture.
Bogotá’s ciclovía inspires CicLAvia in Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles has created its own version of Bogota?’s Sunday ciclovi?a, called CicLAvia.
Bogotá’s transport network continues to inspire global cities
Even though Bogotanos have to deal with an overcrowded TransMilenio, experts in other global cities, rank the Colombian capital as an example of innovation.
Editorial: Bogotá and the traffic light circus
The renovation of TransMilenio and expansion of the bus route along Carrera Séptima are mobility issues close to the lives of Bogotanos. But, when traffic lights go dark, mobility comes to a standstill.
Avianca announces new route to Munich, shifts all operations to El Dorado
Colombia’s flagship, Avianca, will begin flying to Munich starting Nov.16 and third European capital serviced with direct flight from Bogotá.
Colombian “miracle” pilot has license suspended by aviation authorities
A pilot who miraculously landed a single-prop Cessna along the busy Bogotá to Tunja highway on Saturday, has had his license suspended by Colombian aviation authorities.
Manuel Peña: A life of service and rescue of Colombians in need
As a founding member of Defensa Civil Colombiana, Manuel Peña has coordinated complex operations under tragic circumstances.
Colombia: Failed infrastructure and the “optimist” of our roads
The collapse of one of Colombia’s Fourth Generation road engineering marvels, the Chirajara bridge, reveals an urgency to examine this country’s infrastructure.
Bogotá ushers in first No Car Day of 2018
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.
Colombian court dismisses petitions by Uber drivers, talks to regulate service continue
Colombia’s Constitutional Court denied two protection petitions claiming Uber must meet all the transportation requirements of premium can companies.
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.
A week into Avianca strike, Bogotá faces competitive loss claims CCB
As the Avianca pilots strike reaches its first week, the airline insists on the illegality of the action. The city’s business entity claims travel disruptions are making Bogotá less competitive.
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.