Walk and Bike for Life is pleased to announce the event all of you have been waiting for. 'Bogota for Life' is an informative training workshop which will demonstrate how Bogota converted itself into a place aimed to serve pedestrians, bikers and mass transit users. From February 3rd - 9th you will be able to participate in numerous events and educational sessions, such as the day without cars, the Transmilenio (mass transportation), the bicycle master plan and the famous 'Ciclovia' on Sunday. A variety of experts will illustrate how operations of these programs and events can be successfully managed, i.e. closing roads, signage, staff setup and much more.

Where: Bogota, Colombia
When: February 3-9, 2009
Who: The workshop training session is open to anyone who would love to learn how an event such as the 'Ciclovia' is implemented. It is especially useful for municipal, regional or federal elected officials, media members, students or any other individual who is looking to implement a similar event in their area.
Partners: PPQ Foundation
Capacity: 40 people
Language: English

Walk and Bike for Life would like to invite you to this amazing journey of 5 days through Bogota.

You will learn so much from this city while having fun too.


Itinerary

Wed, Feb 4: Transmilenio (Bus Rapid Transit): A tour of the world renowned transit system.

Thurs, Feb 5: Car-free day: -How it functions

Fri, Feb 6: Bikeway system: 200 miles/300 kilometres of physically separated bikeways. Also, an in-depth examination of the Bicycle Master Plan.

Sat, Feb 7: Park's and Open Spaces: A visit to various Bogota Parks, giving participants a good understanding of the Bogota parks system.

Sun, Feb 8: Ciclovia: The biggest carfree Sunday in the world. +1.5 million people attend EVERY weekend. Has been hugely successful, and is now used as a blueprint for carfree Sundays across the world.