{"id":876,"date":"2016-01-17T22:58:49","date_gmt":"2016-01-18T04:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andreslombana.net\/blog\/?p=876"},"modified":"2021-05-15T09:16:48","modified_gmt":"2021-05-15T15:16:48","slug":"the-ciclovia-bogotana-an-experiment-in-democratic-use-of-public-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andreslombana.net\/blog\/2016\/01\/17\/the-ciclovia-bogotana-an-experiment-in-democratic-use-of-public-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Bogota’s Ciclovia: An Experiment in Democratic Use of Public Space"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every Sunday part of Bogota’s transit network transforms into a non-motor vehicle system. Instead of cars and buses, more than 120 kilometers of streets<\/a> are filled with cyclists, rollers, skaters, joggers, and walkers of all ages, social classes, and races. In one of the most interesting expressions of democracy that has happened in Colombia, the Ciclovia (Cycleway) has become a vibrant space for the coexistence and celebration of diversity. Since its origins in 1974<\/a>, the Ciclovia has constantly grown with the support of both civic and governmental institutions<\/a>, becoming an exemplary project for cities around the country, and even around the globe.<\/p>\n

This post shows a collection of pictures I took during my last visit to the Ciclovia. I\u00a0 tried to capture the diverse atmosphere and vibrant energy that surrounds this temporary recreation system that allows citizens to safely explore their city through streets and avenues that are usually full of motor vehicles. <\/p>\n

Variety of peoples of all ages. Variety of activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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An organized pop-up economy:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bike renting<\/p>\n

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