Pandemic

bicycle, bogotá

and covid-19

Paula Ximena Echeverria Galvis - Juan Diego Fernández Veloza - Ivonne Daniela Gómez Celis

Bogotá has more than 7 million inhabitants and needs to avoid that its transportation system exceeds 25% demand

25%

The city began the extension of its 500km bicycle network with 7 new roads to sum up 580 km.

2021

580Km

500Km

Is it safe to ride outside?

YES, and riding alone is still the best way to reduce your risk and keep others safe.

the bicycle and its modes of use

In Bogota the bicycle has different modes of use, such as sport, recreation, time in friends or transport.

105K

masks "should not be used wet or when wet with saliva or mucus", for athletes the face covers of fabric are not necessary when exercising alone if you are in a place that can not see anyone else.

The main OBJETIVE of the city is to consolidate an alternative transport system as a public health tool thusincorporating a new multimodal transport system of the city.

Can you ride outside during a shelter-in-place mandate?

coronavirus happens between people who are in close contact with one another (about six feet) and through respiratory droplets, produced through a cough or sneeze—not sweat.