Public policies and strategies of a complex system: the change in the urban mobility system of Bogotá

Abstract

Purpose – Urban mobility is one of the most relevant themes in discussions regarding quality of life in large urban centers worldwide. It is a challenge that local governments have been facing due to a significant growth in the urban population. The purpose of this study is to analyze the changes in public transport made by the local government in the city of Bogotá, ColombiaDesign/methodology/approach – It is an in-depth case study of a qualitative nature, based upon primary (interviews and observation) and secondary data. Data was collected in Brazil and Colômbia.Findings – The case signaled a significant change process by improving urban mobility through the implementation of successful public policies and strategies. The findings indicated that transforming a chaotic public transport system into a point of reference in this field is a notable effort.Practical implications – This study provides insights to public administrators that manage organizations that operate complex systems and pluralistic contextsOriginality/value – This paper contributes to the field by discussing a unique case study in which the administration of a large capital of a South American country promoted a substantial change in the urban mobility system, tackling obstacles and developing an efficient approach.

Identificação de demandas de dados para auxiliar o planejamento urbano municipal a partir de um estudo de caso

“…Esse processo foi utilizado em diferentes áreas. Entre trabalhos no contexto de tecnologia da informac ¸ão e planejamento urbano que o utilizaram, podem ser citados [Secinaro et al 2021], [Cappa et al 2021], [Meyer and Meyer Junior 2021].…”