Bogotá
Bogotá, Colombia’s capital and main economic hub, concentrates a significant share of the country’s freight demand and urban logistics activity. Through ACCESS, the city is piloting digital tools for sustainable driving, fleet monitoring and emissions characterisation in freight transport, supporting evidence-based decision-making and the decarbonisation of urban logistics.
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City Identification
| Country | Colombia |
| City Type | Capital city |
| Population | 7.9 million |
| Partner Organisation | Technical University from Pereira (UTP) |
| Contact Person | Angélica María Rojas |
| Contact Email | angelica.rojas1@utp.edu.co |
| Tags | Freight transport Urban logistics Eco-driving |
Overview
Bogotá, Colombia’s capital and main economic hub, plays a strategic role in the country’s mobility and logistics system. Road transport is the predominant mode for freight distribution, but high volumes of freight activity, traffic congestion, an aging vehicle fleet and strong dependence on diesel-powered vehicles create important challenges related to operational efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions and air quality. The ACCESS pilot complements ongoing city efforts by generating real-world evidence on how data-driven sustainable driving programs can improve freight transport efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and support the digital transformation of last-mile logistics operations.
Mobility Challenges
Traffic Congestion
High freight vehicle volumes combined with traffic congestion generate operational inefficiencies and increase costs across Bogotá's key logistics corridors.
Transport Emissions
The transport sector accounts for approximately 41% of total city emissions, with freight transport contributing 11% of transport-sector emissions.
Urban Logistics
An aging freight fleet (≈61% over 30 years old) with high diesel dependence creates significant challenges for sustainable last-mile logistics operations.
Data Gaps
Limited adoption of digital technologies and fragmented data integration restrict real-time logistics visibility and evidence-based freight planning.
Governance & Coordination
Freight operations involve multiple actors with different interests, making coordination between public authorities, private operators and logistics companies a persistent challenge.
Pilot Design
Digitalization to reduce emissions in freight transport in Bogotá
The ACCESS Bogotá pilot monitors ten freight vehicles (9 diesel, 1 electric) under real-world operating conditions to assess the impact of a sustainable driving program on emissions, fuel consumption and operational efficiency. The pilot includes baseline data collection, eco-driving training, telematics monitoring and a digital analytics platform to generate evidence for evidence-based freight policy.
Pilot Description
The pilot has three main components: the establishment of a Business-as-Usual (BAU) baseline, implementation of a sustainable driving program combining driver training and practical coaching, and post-intervention monitoring and evaluation to measure changes in operational, environmental, and financial performance indicators. The project is aligned with strategic city initiatives such as the FONCARGA Program and the 24/7 Freight Strategy, ensuring its relevance within Bogotá’s public policy framework. The pilot will be supported by a vehicle monitoring system and a digital analytics platform that processes and visualizes telematics data, automatically calculating key operational, environmental, and economic indicators.
Implementation Phases
Phase 1: Baseline, telematics installation
Phase 2: Eco-driving training program
Phase 3: Post-implementation monitoring
Phase 4: Lessons learned, policy recommendations
ASI Strategy
AVOID
Improve operational efficiency through data-driven fleet management — delivery of eco-driving training, driver coaching, telematics-based monitoring and continuous feedback to reduce idling, harsh acceleration, harsh braking and speeding events. Expected GHG emission reduction of 5–15% per vehicle.
IMPROVE
Implement and evaluate a Sustainable Driving Program for freight operators — analysis of telematics data to identify inefficiencies such as excessive idling, unnecessary mileage and suboptimal vehicle utilization, generating operational performance indicators through the ACCESS Mobility Data Platform.
Digital Platforms & Tools
- ACCESS Mobility Data & Analytics Platform
- URL: https://clearenergy.netlify.app/
- Status: In development
Expected Benefits
- 5–15% GHG emission reduction per vehicle
- Reduced fuel consumption
- Improved operational efficiency
- Evidence for freight policy and FONCARGA program
Gender & Inclusion Approach
Women Participation
Gender-Sensitive Design
Gender-Disaggregated Data
Accessibility & Inclusion
Implementation Phases
- Environmental Indicators
- Operational Indicators
- Financial Indicators
- Social & Gender Indicators
- Policy & Governance Indicators
Policy Linkages
- 2030 Air Plan
- Safe and Sustainable Mobility Plan
- Climate Action Plan
- FONCARGA Program
- Environmental Self-Regulation Program