Enrique Peñalosa - Award winner 2009, Göteborg Award for sustainable development

Enrique Peñalosa, Mayor of Bogotá 1998-2001, successfully transformed Colombia's capital
- one of the planets most chaotic urban environments with its slums and smog - into a model of sustainable, democratic city planning. Enrique Peñalosa reformed mass transit, primarily through "TransMilenio", a modern, efficient bus-based transit system. He also initiated the construction of the world's longest bicycle path system and further developed the popular
"ciclovia", which shuts off vehicles from long stretches of roads every Sunday between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Both projects are aimed at promoting pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

Peñalosa is a charismatic and driving person, who now travels all over the world holding lectures on his visions and strategies on how to create good and liveable cities.

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Enrique Penalosa is my hero. His brilliant ideas are making the world a more sane and beautiful place. He gives me hope for us all.