settlement dynamics- bogota transport

Question 1

what is the population of Bogota, Colombia

Answer 1

8 million

Question 2

explain the economic living separation of the locals

Answer 2

the rich live in the north/ north east, middle classic the centre/ north west, poorest in south/ southeast often in shanty towns

Question 3

why do they need to improve their transportation links

Answer 3

located 2640m above sea level so experience bad air pollution made 70% of which is personal transport

Question 4

name a drawback to the high density of personal vehicle use

Answer 4

traffic congestion makes a 5 mile trip take over an hour

Question 5

what solution was put in place to help Bogota deal with the pollution

Answer 5

the BRT was adopted in 2000

Question 6

describe the BRT and the other solutions Bogota implemented

Answer 6

over 1000 buses transport 1.6 million commuters, dedicated lanes were given to the BRT, cycle paths were created, cars with certain license plates were prohibited in peak hours, reduction in parking spaces

Question 7

were the solutions successful

Answer 7

not as successful as wanted but the air pollution is improving and the local government thinks the air pollution will be solved soon