Colombia
Bogota
UMR Index Rank
#64
(-2)
Score: 31%
Sustainable Mobility
#42
(-4)
Score: 43.2%
Public Transit
#60
(-3)
Score: 33.2%
Technology Adoption
#56
Score: 21.4%
| Population | 11.0 million |
| Surface area (km2) | 562 |
| Population-density (people/km2) | 19,493 |
| GDP per capita ($) | 6,481 |
UMR Index Rank
#64
(-2)
Score: 31%
Sustainable Mobility
#42
(-4)
Score: 43.2%
Public Transit
#60
(-3)
Score: 33.2%
Technology Adoption
#56
Score: 21.4%
What Bogota Does Well In Urban Mobility
Public transit utilization in Bogota is high thanks to a dense network of stations that provide easy access for many residents. The city has an extensive bus system that makes ongoing investments in zero-emission buses. In 2023 the city had just under 1,500 e-buses. It plans to roughly triple that number by 2030 and achieve a 50% electrification rate on its bus fleet. In 2020, Bogota started building a metro system that will have two lines and 16 stations when it opens in 2028. Metro Line 1 will be a 25-kilometer (16-mile) autonomous line, able to accommodate over 70,000 passengers per hour in each direction. The city aims to have 80% of its population live within one kilometer of a metro station by 2030.
Compared with its regional peers, Bogota has good walking and cycling infrastructure. The Ciclovia, a flagship initiative held every Sunday and on holidays, closes 128 kilometers (80 miles) of city streets to cars from 7 AM to 2 PM to create space for cycling, walking, rollerskating, and other activities. The city has also been improving walkability and cyclability with its Ninos Primero (Kids First) initiative, which slows traffic around schools.
Urban Mobility Readiness Index, Sustainable Mobility, Public Transit, and Technology Adoption scores
Source: Oliver Wyman Forum and University of California, Berkeley
Challenges And Opportunities For Bogota's Transportation System
While utilization of public transportation is high, Bogota’s transportation system is not very diverse. Additionally, Bogota has low transit speeds because of congestion. The new metro could help alleviate traffic and improve shorten commuting times.
Bogota struggles with supply-chain infrastructure and services, resulting in comparatively low levels of efficiency. The private sector is helping with some improvements, including multinational companies opening a container logistics center in Tocancipa, north of the city, in 2024.
Dimensions of the Urban Mobility Readiness Index score
Source: Oliver Wyman Forum and University of California, Berkeley
How Bogota Can Improve Its Urban Mobility Performance
To further improve its public transit offering, Bogota can invest more in safety improvements. The city’s enforcement of public transit safety is subpar, meaning many residents feel unsafe using the system. Bogota can improve surveillance, including with security cameras and more security guards, and increase lighting on transit and at stations. The city can also consider awareness campaigns.
Given the city’s low road quality, investments in improving road surfaces, such as fixing potholes and providing regular maintenance, would help individuals and supply chains. Bogota can further strengthen the supplychain network by fostering the development of warehouses on the city’s periphery and dispatching nodes in the center, and providing incentives for businesses that invest in local infrastructure and services.
Urban Mobility Readiness Index relative ranking evolution (2020-2024)
Source: Oliver Wyman Forum and University of California, Berkeley