"Open Streets" In Latin America: Evaluating the Positive and Challenging Aspects of Community-Wide Recreational Activities and Events in Colombia and Chile
Project Date: June 2015 - August 2016
Partners
- Local activity advocates
- Biking, walking, and public health departments
Participants
- Adults from a wide range of socioeconomic status
Goals
- Evaluate both the facilitators and barreirs of the Ciclovía ("Open Streets") events that occur in Bogotá, Colombia on Sundays and holidays
- The same protocol was adapted in San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA and Temuco, Chile
Outcomes
- Themes reported during the Ciclovía days focused on safety, revitalization of public space and availability of fruits
- Participants perceived that the Ciclovía turned the streets into a safer, more inclusive environment for all