'They were told bikes were for men': how Latin America's city of cycling is breaking gender barriers

Bogotá, which records nearly 900,000 bicycle trips daily—more than any other Latin American city—has set a goal to achieve gender parity in cycling by 2039, increasing women's share of trips from 28% to 50% as part of its broader strategy to become carbon neutral by 2050, with city officials installing bike lanes, teaching cycling, and working to dismantle gender stereotypes.

The 2039 target is a goal, not yet achieved; success will depend on sustained infrastructure investment and cultural shifts.