Case Study
Bogota, Colombia: Shared Bicycle System
Model: Public-Private Partnerships
Abstract
In 2021, Bogotá launched its shared bicycle system in partnership with the company Tembici, with an innovative model utilising public space. As of mid-2023, use of the system exceeded projections by 30%, with 2,000 trips made daily.
Medellín, Colombia: Cuenca Verde Water Fund
Model: Non-Commercial Convening
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