Decarbonizing Public Transportation
Listen to Bogotá's former Secretary of Mobility, Felipe Ramírez, share insights from his leadership creating one of the world's largest electric bus fleets
Felipe Ramírez, Urban Mobility Director at the World Resources Institute (WRI) Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, shares lessons from his impactful career. Prior to joining WRI, Director Ramirez served as the Secretary of Mobility for Bogotá, Colombia, and as General Manager of TransMilenio, the city's Bus Rapid Transit system. He shares lessons from his impactful term, which saw the electrification of Bogotá’s buses and the launch of Latin America’s most inclusive bike-sharing program. He also offers key insights into WRI’s current global efforts promoting public transportation systems that meaningfully improve residents’ quality of life.
This lecture was recorded as part of the 2024 Hixon Center speaker series on Sustainable Urban Mobility.