The District Mobility Secretariat advertisement lInstallation of photodetection cameras in the preferential lane of Carrera 13one of the busiest and most strategic corridors in the Colombian capital, with the aim of guaranteeing that this road destined for the Integrated Public Transportation System (SITP) fulfills its function of streamlining the movements of thousands of users who use it daily.
In this section alone, more than 15,500 people are mobilized in 290 TransMiZonales buses, and the District Administration highlighted that since the preferential lane was implemented in 2024, The average speed increased and travel times were reduced by up to 14.35%, demonstrating the positive impact of the measure.
However, according to official records, behaviors that affect mobility persist, such as lane invasion, poor parking, or blocking pick-up and drop-off areas, especially in commercial sectors.
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Race 13
Source: Mayor’s Office of Bogotá
To address these common violations, The District adopted a strategy that combines human supervision and technological control through the implementation of semi-automatic cameras, installed both on the road and on the buses, which are connected in real time to the Traffic Management Center (CGT).
These tools, more than a sanctioning mechanism, seek to promote responsible and shared mobility. The information captured will allow violations to be recorded in a transparent, verifiable and evidence-backed manner, strengthening control over one of the most important corridors in the city.
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What is allowed and what is not allowed in race 13?
Not allowed:
• Invading or blocking the preferred lane.
• Circulate continuously on the exclusive SITP lane.
• Load or unload merchandise outside of permitted hours (only between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.).
Yes it is allowed:
• Stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers, outside the SITP stops.
• Make right turns.
• Take the lane to enter or leave the premises.
• Make use of the preferential lane if it is an emergency vehicle.
The detection process will follow a rigorous protocol: the cameras capture the possible violation, the CGT stores the evidence in video and photography, a traffic agent validates each case and, if appropriate, the notification is sent to the address of the vehicle owner.
With this initiativeBogotá reinforces its commitment to intelligent and collaborative mobilitywhere respect for road rules translates into shorter travel times, more efficient public transport and a friendlier city for everyone.
