We followed Charis Galeas, Program Coordinator for CYE, on her journey to Bogota, Colombia.
We find Charis exploring cycling as part of the "Bogotá: World's Cycling Capital" project; she had the opportunity to enjoy Ciclovia last Sunday.
What is the Ciclovia?
The Ciclovia or "Bikeway" concept began in Bogota in the 1970s as a citizen protest against the city becoming far too car-focused. Each Sunday and holidays, from 7 am to 2 pm certain main streets of Bogotá, are temporarily blocked off to cars allowing runners, skaters, pedestrians, and bicyclists to workout in a more comfortable environment, it is estimated that between 1M to 2M people partake in Ciclovia on over 120 km of car-free streets, this idea has spread to cities around the world, such as Ottowa, Mexico City, and Paris.
Our outreach, education & advocacy work for pedestrian and bicycle safety began in our hometown of Santa Ana, CA in 2012.
"Today we explore, tomorrow we Ride! Together for Healthy Active Communities"
Groups from Colombia participating BiciActiva Radio, Monteadentro cycling, Biciclick, Alianza Buitaki y IDT instituto de turismo.
Groups from California: LHA & CalBike
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