摘要：Objectives. We compared participants from the Ciclovia (streets temporarily closed to motorized vehicles and open for pedestrians) and Cicloruta (bicycle paths) programs in Bogotá, Colombia, to assess associations of program participation with physical activity, safety, social capital, and equity. Methods. We conducted 2 cross-sectional studies in October 2009 with intercept surveys: one among 1000 Ciclovia participants and the other among 1000 Cicloruta participants. Results. Most Ciclovia participants met the physical activity recommendation in leisure time (59.5%), and most Cicloruta participants met it by cycling for transportation (70.5%). Ciclovia participants reported a higher perception of safety (51.2% regarding traffic and 42.4% about crime) and social capital (odds ratio = 2.0; 95% confidence interval = 1.4, 2.8) than did Cicloruta users. Most Cicloruta users reported living in low socioeconomic status categories (53.1%), had lower educational attainment (27%), and did not own cars (82.9%). Most Ciclovia participants reported living in middle socioeconomic status categories (64%), had low-to-middle educational attainment (51.1%), and did not own cars (66.1%). Conclusions. The Ciclovia and Cicloruta programs have the potential to equitably promote physical activity and provide a mobility alternative in complex urban settings such as Bogotá. The extensively documented health benefits of regular physical activity (PA) 1 and its relevance for global public health 2,3 have brought increasing attention to the implementation of community-based strategies in Bogotá 4,5 and other Latin American cities. 5,6 Evidence suggests that the implementation of strategies to enhance built and social environments is essential to effectively increase PA and to improve health and quality of life. 7,8 Bogotá has been recognized for the implementation of policies and built environment changes that have increased access to recreational programs, as well as for promoting public transportation and active commuting. 4,9 Two of the widely praised approaches the city has implemented are the Ciclovia program and the network of bicycle paths, called Cicloruta. 4 Both initiatives have strong potential to increase PA levels in Bogotá. 10,11
