I've never lived in a city with dedicated bike lanes before, so I don’t have much to compare it to, but after riding for 2 months (I started biking as a hobby and as exercise since I moved here), I think they're pretty decent.

Most of the bike lanes are built on the sidewalks instead of on the roads, which makes me feel safer from traffic. And since many sidewalks are pretty wide, it’s rare to see pedestrians walking on the bike paths, except during peak hours.

My favorite lanes are the ones built between two roads, separated by grass on both sides and slightly elevated from the street (like in picture 3). It gives you good visibility and makes you feel more protected.

The only places I feel a bit unsafe are at big intersections with lots of car traffic (like in picture 10), or on lanes that are just part of the road with plastic dividers separating you from cars (like picture 1).

I don't have pictures, but in some of the newer parts of the city, crosswalks are built at sidewalk height, like a really wide speed bump with a flat top, so bikes roll across smoothly and cars are the ones who have to slow down.

At crossings without traffic lights, cyclists usually have the right of way, which is marked with signs and green paint so drivers know they have to yield. Also, in the places where there are traffic lights, there are separate lights for cars and for cyclists.

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  1. VirtueSignalBLOCKED on

    I think they look great. Simple, straight to the point, and a good way away from the main avenue. Good work Bogota, keep it up!

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