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Bogotá Slashes Air Pollution 24% with Green Initiatives

1/30/2026

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Bogotá has cut air pollution by 24% since 2018, aided by 350 miles of cycle lanes and 1,400 electric buses.
Every Sunday, Bogotá transforms streets into car-free urban parks to advance cleaner air.
The local government is implementing clean air zones and urban planning to improve health outcomes.
Carlos Fernando Galán, Bogotá's mayor, aims to plant 1,500 trees and create gardens by 2027.

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Bogotá has cut air pollution by 24% since 2018, aided by 350 miles of cycle lanes and 1,400 electric buses.
Every Sunday, Bogotá transforms streets into car-free urban parks to advance cleaner air.
The local government is implementing clean air zones and urban planning to improve health outcomes.
Carlos Fernando Galán, Bogotá's mayor, aims to plant 1,500 trees and create gardens by 2027.